Obituary of Jo Rita Wise

Mrs. Jo Rita McKinney Wise, age 77, of Storie Lane, Newland passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 26, 2014 at Roan Highlands Nursing Care. Born July 19, 1937 in Avery County, she was a daughter of the late William and Odie Oaks McKinney. Mrs. Wise was a member of Roaring Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, reading and was an Atlanta Braves fan. She is survived by three son; Billy Franklin and wife Tammy, Tim Wise and wife Jeannie and Anthony Wise and wife Angie all of Newland, 8 grandchildren, Chris Franklin and wife Michelle, Ashley Hughes and husband Dustin, Briana Wise, Erica Wise, Sabrina Wise, Nick Wise, Ambrielle Wise, and Avenn Wise all of Newland, two great grandchildren, Harlie and Hudson Franklin, one brother, Ray McKinney and wife Peggy of Banner Elk, four sisters, Lucy Shook and husband David of Foscoe, Sue Duckworth of Newland, Annalee Shook and Hazel Pyatte and husband Huey all of Foscoe. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Joyce McKinney and one brother, Tommy McKinney. Funeral services for Mrs. Jo Rita Wise will be conducted Thursday evening at 7 o�clock at the Roaring Creek Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Vernon Buchanan. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6 o�clock until 7 o�clock at the church. Graveside services and burial will be conducted Friday morning at 11 o�clock at the McCurry�s Rock Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared with the family of Jo Rita Wise at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home is serving the Wise family.