Frances Joanne Hollingsworth, 81, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on March 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.

A native of Fort Worth, TX, she was the daughter of the late Walter Caldwell Ellis and Frances Edwards Buckner. She was preceded in death by her sister, Judith Ellis Presley, and her stepfather, Judge James W. Buckner.

Joanne is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, retired Naval Commander William “Bill” Hollingsworth of Murfreesboro; her son, David Caldwell Baltimore (Jennifer) of Thompson’s Station; her daughter, Frances Jacquelyn “Jacque” Spintzyk (Christopher) of Murfreesboro;
daughters Kim Harmon of Mexico Beach, FL, and Kathy Carey (Chris) of Daytona Beach, FL; grandchildren Clay and Tate Baltimore, Delaney and Nick Spintzyk, Anna and Hunter Norris, Bill Carey, Megan Carey Himschoot (Greg), Bradley (Steffany), and Jake Harmon (Sami); her
sister, Katheryn Buckner Hoover (David); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins who were dear to her.

Funeral services for Joanne will be conducted by Pastor Jeff Lasseigne and Reverend Kyle Harris at 5:00 PM on Saturday, April 5th, at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, with visitation beginning at 3:00 PM. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.