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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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08/26/1931 – 12/08/2022
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, SC with burial to follow in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Visitation
JoAnne’s family will greet friends Saturday afternoon from 4 to 6 PM at the funeral home and other times at her home.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs. Diane Boyd, 114 E Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
JoAnne Boyd Sires, 91, wife of the late Jasper Marion Sires, III, died Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital in Kingstree, surrounded by her beloved family.
Mrs. Sires was born August 26, 1931, in Lane, SC, a daughter of the late Charles Boyd and Matelon Bevis Boyd. She was a 1949 graduate of Kingstree High School and attended Coker College before marrying Marion. JoAnne worked for many years at Farmers Telephone Cooperative and Colonial Rubber Works before retiring. Following retirement JoAnne was the receptionist at Williamsburg Funeral Home for a number of years, a job she truly enjoyed.
JoAnne’s first and foremost love was her family. Even as a child, JoAnne looked forward to visiting her maternal grandfather and cousins in Jonesville, SC and recounted those stories to her children as they grew up. The Boyd cousins in Williamsburg County were equally important throughout her life and as her family grew, she welcomed each new member with delight. She was also proud of her hometown of Lane and often shared stories of growing up there. Marion’s family became her family when they married, and her mother-in-law Emmie became her “second mother” and gave her further cooking lessons adding to the ones Matelon had started. Cooking became a gift of love for her family. She eventually wrote a cookbook as her legacy, but her legacy was so much more. As her family expanded to include sons-in-law, grands and great-grands, she instilled the importance of being together by cooking weekly Sunday dinners for all who could come. Many family friends were fed at Granny Jo’s table over the years, and thus came the name for her cookbook, “Sunday Dinner at Granny’s.” She loved celebrations of any kind, especially birthdays and Christmas. After she retired, she enjoyed volunteering for Tidelands Hospice and outings with her Red Hat Society group, “The Flighty Ladies”. For many years she enjoyed her time as a member of The Garden Makers Garden Club. JoAnne was a member of Union Presbyterian Church.
Surviving Mrs. Sires are: her three daughters and their husbands: Beth S. and Billy Horton of Kingstree, SC, Sheryl S. and Mark Scott of Salters, SC and Michelle S. and Brice Benton of Kingstree, SC; five grandchildren, Elissa H. (Tim) Swicord and William B. “B” (Cheray) Horton all of Kingstree, Sarah S. (Bryan) Kelley of Greenville, SC, Gordon (Annie Bauer) Scott of Kingstree, and Marion B. (Juston) McClary of Kingstree, SC; ten great grandchildren, Jay Swicord, Chandler Swicord, Henry Swicord, Alec Hagwood, Austin (Alyssa) Hagwood, Caitie Horton, Salters and Emma Kelley, and Jack and Mae Scott; 1 great-great granddaughter, Charlee Suzanne Hagwood; two special nieces who were like daughters, Adrienne Foust (Bob) Shinta of Salters, SC and Carol Shepard (C.J.) Morgan of Scurry, TX and a niece who was more like a sister, Brenda B. (Sammy) Pringle of Surfside Beach, SC; her sister-in law, Jean S. (Carlisle) Shirer of Salters, SC; many cherished cousins, nieces and nephews; and her dear little Doxie, Phoebe.
In addition to her husband Marion and her parents, JoAnne was preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses, Charles Winston Boyd and his wife Lillian, Louise B. Cox and her husband Richard, Mamie Lee B. Mishoe and her husband Frank, Frances B. Lovelace and her husband Ben, and Bevis B. Shepard and her husband Ector; a sister-in-law Leila Sires Foust and her husband Jim.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Troy Gamble, nurses and staff of Williamsburg Regional Hospital and sitters Shelly Graham and Mary Greggs for taking caring of our mama like she was their own. Their compassionate care made a difficult time much easier.
Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, SC with burial to follow in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery. JoAnne’s family will greet friends Saturday afternoon from 4 to 6 PM at the funeral home and other times at her home.
Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs. Diane Boyd, 114 E Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com
We are thinking of all of you with love.
Len B. and Claire Hudson Gaskins
Will miss her greatly. Her presence when seeing my mom at the funeral home years ago made a difficult time much easier. I enjoyed seeing her when I would visit Mrs. Beth. Thinking of the family. Love to all.
Sorry to read about Mrs. JoAnn’s passing. Condolences to all her family.
Such a kind, lovely soul. She left a legacy of love and devotion to family, friends and community. Our sincere condolences to all who love her.
Beth, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was such a sweet Lady and I always loved to talk with her. I know you will miss her. She was such a vivacious person who loved life and LOVED her family. You will be in my prayers.
Mrs. Joanne (as we called her) was my Grandaddy’s (Ruie Brown)“Girlfriend” many years ago. Mrs. Joanne was loved by all of us “Browns”. She was very kind to all of us. I’m so glad that I was able to see her last year to let her know how much we loved her and how special she was to all of us. Thank you for sharing your mom with all of us! We are thinking of you all and remembering your mom.
To the SIRES FAMILY. Beth, My heartfelt sorry go out to you and your during your time of sorrow, by the loss of your Mother. If there is ANYTHING i can do, please let me know. The family is in my thoughts and prayers, that the Lord or GOD will comfort you, doing this time. With much love and respect.. Milton
Sorry for your loss. Our thought and prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear about Mrs. Jo Anne. She was such a wonderful lady! Lifting you all in prayer.
So sorry to hear about Jo Anne. I enjoyed many times at her home with delicious food and fellowship. No more crying, no more pain and
no more tears for Jo Anne.
Peace and blessings to all the family.
Beth and family, So sorry to see that Mrs. Sires passed away. She was such a sweet lady and such a joy to know. May God grant you peace and comfort during this time.
Oh how I loved being a part of those Sunday dinners at Granny Jo’s growing up! I treasure her cookbook!
Sending our condolences to your family from the McGee family of Salters. We love her and will miss her. I know my grandmother Nellie is waiting for her with her arms wide open and smiling.
I have only known your family for a short time and I already know what precious members of this community you all are. I am so sorry for your loss; but I also celebrate with joy knowing you will most surely see her again. Praying for your family.
May the support of family and friends, along with your strong faith, be sources of renewed strength during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to all of the family.
I’m so sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family, that you find peace and comfort during this sad time.
Beth so sorry to hear of your Mom’s death. She was one of the sweetest woman I knew of. You and the family are in my prayers.
So sorry to hear of your loss. “Miss” Jo Ann was very special to our family. She and our mom always had so much fun. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Sending condolences and prayer.
So very sorry to hear about the passing of Ms Jo Anne.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time
Love and hugs to you all. Jo Anne
will be missed.? She ministered to many people thru the years and she leaves a wonderful
legacy.
JoAnne would say, “ I have fought the the good fight, I have
finished the race, I have kept the
faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord will award me on that day.” II Timothy 4:6-8.
P
Your forever friend,
My sincere condolences to her entire family, many I knew but some I didn’t. She was an inspiration I’m sure to her children, grands, greats and great
– great grand children too!
Oh dear friends I am so sorry this day has come but I’m thankful I knew her. You are loved and hugged from afar.
Mrs Jo Anne was such sweet and lovable lady. Always had smile and cheerful heart. My condolences to the family
So sorry for your loss…prayers for the family and friends ..I know she will be greatly missed …
Sherly and Michelle sorry to hear Ms. Joanna passing. Praying for you and your families. She was a wonderful person who did love to share conversation and food with friends and love ones. She would open her home to those that came and made them to feel like they were family. She will be missed.
Dear Sheryl and Beth we are so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. She was a joyful and loving lady. She will be missed by
all and is a great loss for the Salters and Lane Communities.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sheryl and Beth, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I know what a difficult time this will be for everyone. Jo Anne was a true southern lady and she will be missed by many.
Very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers
Many thoughts and prayers to your sweet family during this time. Elissa, I have fond memories of riding bicycles and stopping by Granny B’s house to say hello. Always greeting us with open arms and a warm smile, she was a beautiful lady who leaves a tremendous legacy.
So saddened to learn of Jo Anne’s passing. Such a wonderful person, her warmth and sense of humor made our times together special. Thoughts and prayers for your family’s comfort.
My thoughts are with the family, May comforter keep your family in all things, be blessed. I. enjoyed your mom and her stories, When I helped her around the house.( Beth love you.)
Beth, you have my sympathies; your Mama was such a sweet lady.
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Ms. Jo Anne was a wonderful part of my childhood memories. I will be praying for your family. Deb
Sires family, Tommy and I are saddened by (Aunt Granny) Miss JoAnne’s passing. We are praying for strength and peace for all of you.
Prayers continue for Ms JoAnn’s family. She loved all of you so very much. A kind and dear lady that we all will miss.