Fannie Jo Hackney Flynn

Fannie Jo Hackney Flynn, 91 of Carlisle, died January 3, 2016 at Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle. She was born September 20, 1924 to Marshall and Della Blanche Hillyard. Jo was a graduate of Carlisle High School and Draughon School of Business in Little Rock. She worked as an office manager for Young's Department Stores for over 40 years then at Citizen's Bank and Trust until she retired. Survivors include a sister, Addie L. Petrus of Carlisle; one daughter, Jill Miller and husband, Doug of Traverse City, Michigan; four granddaughters; nine great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Earnest Hillyard and one sister, Cora Ellen Dabbs. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Landmark Baptist Church in Carlisle, with visitation one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Carlisle Cemetery. Pallbearers are Larry Hillyard, Jim Petrus, Michael Anderson, Rick Bransford, Bobby Petrus, Doug Miller and honorary, Scott Anderson. The family would like to thank the nursing staff and administration of Chambers Nursing Home for their loving care and support of our beloved Jo for over 19 years. Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.