Josephine "Jo" W. Banister

Mrs. Josephine “Jo” Weaver Banister, age 92, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Mrs. Banister was born in Hart County, Georgia on August 19, 1934, the daughter of the late James Bode Weaver and Lula Hilley Weaver.

Jo devoted her life to her home and family. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, she found her greatest joy in caring for those she loved. Her life was centered around her family, and the love and devotion she shared with them will remain a treasured part of her legacy.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Jeff Bishop; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Connie Banister; grandchildren, Lisa and Jason Gauden and Chris and Brittany Banister; great-grandchildren, Savannah, Kendall, Alyssa, Dylan, and Hazel; and brother-in-law, Grady Banister.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chaffer Banister; brothers, Frank Weaver, William Weaver, Joe Weaver, J.B. Weaver, Jr., Thomas Weaver, and Clinton Weaver; and sister, Mozelle Vickery.

The family will receive friends at Almon Funeral Home on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 4:30 PM until 6:00 PM.

A funeral service will follow at 6:00 PM in the Almon Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Bishop officiating.

A private family interment will be held Tuesday at Carroll Memory Gardens.

Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com.

Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton has charge of arrangements.