Jo Dawn Furches, age 37, passed away November 16, 2023. Jo was born May 25, 1987 to Janie Murphy and the late Steve Mann. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her step-son, Joseph “Tinky” Furches and father-in-law, Kenneth Furches.
Survivors include her husband of 20 years, David Furchess; children, Elizabeth Furches, Christian Furches, Jonathan Furches, Chloe Furches, Shiloh Furches, and Timothy Furches; mother, Janie Murphy; brother, Charlie Mann and wife Calamity; niece and nephew, Paul and Faith Mann; mother-in-law, Darlene Furches; brothers and sisters-in-law, Chelsea Thomas, Brandon Furches, Charlie Furches, and Van Furches; special friends, Danette Dugger, Kayla Dugger, Christina Price, Tay-Tay, Amy Jones, Linda Greene, and David Dugger.
A celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at New Hope Baptist Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
224 South Church Street, Mountain City, TN 37683
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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