Cottontown, TN - Jo Sharon Kelly Durrett, age 78 of Cottontown, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born January 27, 1947 in Nashville, TN to James Edward & Dorothy Carmack Jones. She started her career as a beautician and had worked at White House High School, Jones Prescription Shop and Austin and Bell Funeral Home for many years. She enjoyed traveling, especially her girl's trips to the beach, camping and painting. Jo Sharon was of the Church of Christ faith.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James Edward & Dorothy Carmack Jones; husband of 39 years, Lanny Joe Kelly. She is survived by her husband, Milton "Ernie" Durrett, Cottontown, TN; daughters, Jennifer (Damon) Wilkinson, Bowling Green, KY and Jeanne (Eric) Drake, White House, TN; brother, Ronald Wade (Deborah) Jones, Greenfield, TN; sisters, Vicki Rigsby, White House, TN and Sylvia Youngblood, Franklin, TN; five grandchildren, Alyssa, Brooke, Eryn, Ashley and Avery; five great-grandchildren, Aryia, Grayson, Kyiah, Madelyn and Lincoln.

Funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1pm in the chapel of Austin and Bell Funeral Home in White House with Bro. Joshua Culver and her children officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation is planned or Monday, October 13, 2025 4-8pm and Tuesday, October 14, 2025 10am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Austin & Bell for Studio 76. Funds will be used for art classes etc. for children. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO AUSTIN & BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com