Jo Ann Douthit, age 82, of Russellville, went to be with her Lord and beloved husband, J.W. "Dub" Douthit on October 26, 2024, peacefully at her home.  She was born January 23, 1942, in Atkins, to Henry H. and Ethel Ann Goates Walters.

She volunteered at the Crow Mountain Fire Department for 30 plus years and worked for many years in the tax collector's office.  She enjoyed four wheeling and was exceptional at sewing.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, J.W. "Dub" Douthit; and two brothers, Jackson Brown Walters and Ralph Dell Newsum.

Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Steve Douthit and Bill and Toni Douthit, all of Russellville; a sister, Patsy Bradley of Atkins; four grandchildren, Shawn Douthit, Ashley Allen, Chris (Meaghan) Douthit and Amber Douthit; two great-grandchildren, Tal Allen and Abby Evans; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Evans Mountain Full Gospel Church, 820 Evans Mountain Rd., Atkins, Arkansas 72823, with Pastor Darwin Barnhouse and the Rev. Tony Taylor officiating.  Burial will be in Bells Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.