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Josephine Simonds Obituary

Josephine Miller Simonds CHARLESTON - Josephine Miller Simonds of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of Charles Rees Simonds, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Her funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 11 o'clock AM in St. Michael's Church, 71 Broad Street. Interment will take place in St. Michael's churchyard. The family will receive family and friends at a reception following the service in the Parish Hall. Jo was born June 13, 1939 in Atlanta, Georgia, daughter of the late Henry J. Miller and Nancy Kamper Miller. She was a graduate of the Westminster Schools in Atlanta and the University of Alabama where she earned her bachelor's degree. She was a member of the Colonial Dames, the Junior League of Charleston and St. Michael's Church. She is survived by her husband of Charleston, SC; son, Charles R. Simonds, Jr. and his wife Deirdre of New York and granddaughter, Alexandra Calhoun Rutledge Simonds. She was predeceased by her daughter, Julia Mayrant Rees Simonds and her brother Henry J. Miller, Jr. Jo was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother and friend to many. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Michael's Church, 71 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 28 to Mar. 3, 2013.
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We were so sad to learn about Jo's death and want you and your family to know that we are thinking of you. Much love, Nancy and Juha Kokko

March 3, 2013

Bob and I are so saddened by Jo's death. Our hearts are with all her family.
Penny Irby Lyle

March 2, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Fabrice & Fabienne Macaroon Boutique

March 2, 2013

Our condolences on the passing of Jo. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Charlie and your family.

Mr. & Mrs. George B. Sibert, III

March 1, 2013

just still am in shock and feel so devastated about Jo.we send our heartfelt sympathy and want you and your family to know that we are thinking of you.Jo and I were so close in high school and she was in our wedding.We loved her and loved seeing you both whenever the opportunity presented itself-remember our great visit at Edisto, visiting with you all after my mother died(8/8/88) and the time we stayed with you both at your house.Much love ,Travis and Armand Breard

February 28, 2013

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