Joan "Jo Ann" Sevier, age 89, of Russellville passed away peacefully in her sleep near her loving family and friends on Sunday, November 12, 2023, in Clarksville. She was born April 27, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Margaret and E.H. Cox.

Joan loved to laugh, and many will remember her fun spirit and being greeted by her lovely smile. She loved the great American songbook especially Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra and listened to great music almost every day. She was a faithful supporter and donor to Arkansas Tech University and was known for her expertise in jewelry and antiques.

In addition to her parents, Joan is preceded in death by her husband and Arkansas sports legend, Coach Don Sevier; a sister, Marie Webb; and a niece, Terri Webb McMillin.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jolie Leeds and Dr. Blaine Leeds of Nashville, Tennessee; and two grandsons, Brandt of Brooklyn, New York and Brennan Leeds and Katie Larson both of Nashville, Tennessee.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at First United Methodist Church with Mr. Denton Tumbleson and Dr. Blaine Leeds officiating.  Burial will be in Duncan Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Don and Joan Sevier Family Endowment Fund for Arkansas Tech University in care of the Arkansas Community Foundation by mail at 5 Allied Drive, Suite 51110, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 or at the link below: https://www.arcf.org/sevier

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.