JoAnne Wells

JoAnne Wells obituary

JoAnne Wells

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JoAnne Wells Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sconiers Funeral Home - Columbus on Oct. 20, 2025.

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JoAnne Wells, 72, of Columbus, GA passed Monday, October 20, 2025, in Columbus. Born to the late Lonza Upshaw and Clessie Lee Davis, JoAnne dedicated her life to nourishing others-both in spirit and in service. She spent her career as a cook, where her meals were more than sustenance; they were expressions of care and community. A proud graduate of Spencer High School, JoAnne also found spiritual grounding as a devoted member of Mt. Mirah Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wells.

Her survivors include one son, Alex Harmon; one daughter, Holly Upshaw; one brother Roosevelt Upshaw; two sisters, Shirley Upshaw, Barbara Upshaw; three grandchildren, Sybera Porter, Mekhi Brooks, and Skye Smith; and two great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives.

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