The family of Billie Jo Blanks Weeks of Gadsden, Al is saddened to announce her passing on August 9 ^th at the age of 83. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Deborah Weeks Talton (Greg Talton), Larry Weeks, Vincent Weeks and Michael Weeks (Bonnie Weeks); 16 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; great great grandchild; sisters Gladys Searcy & Joyce Blanks; special friends: Charlie Morgan, Van Stephens, Sam O'Bryant, Kathy Butler and many more.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene Weeks: daughter, Susan Weeks Gulledge; and grandson, Brandon Scott McGlathery.

Jo was "Mama" or "MawMaw" to everyone. Everyone that she met she would claim as her own no matter what their story was. She did not have much to give but would give all that she had. She had a kind & forgiving heart unlike any other. She loved gardening, bird watching, cooking and taking care of all of her pets.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11 ^th at Crestwood Funeral Home 2209 East Broad Street Gadsden, Al 35903, a visitation 12:30 – 1:30. Flowers may be sent to Crestwood Funeral Home.