Joann May Harwell

“ In Loving Memory of Joann Harwell

Joann Harwell, 51, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, at 3:06 p.m. at TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee.

Born on December 4, 1973, in Nashville, Tennessee, Joann was the daughter of the late Rebecca Weatherford and Jimmy Harwell.

Joann’s life was filled with creativity and heart. She loved drawing and writing, and she courageously shared her poems at open mic night at Portland Brew. She had a gift for forming meaningful connections, and those who knew her were blessed by her warmth and sincerity.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Rebecca; her uncle, David; her aunt, Kathy, and her cousin, Debbie.

She is survived by her uncles, Chip and Tim, cousins Sharilyn, Tiffany, Ryan, David, Kimberley, and Amy and her partner Lance. Along with many dear friends who will forever carry her memory.

Joann’s kindness, creativity, and gentle spirit will live on in the hearts of everyone she touched.”