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Josephine Forester Obituary
Josephine Preysz Forester of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on November 30, 2011, in Wilmington, NC, at The Brightmore. Josie was born on September 24, 1921 in Elkins, WV. She earned an Associates Degree from Stephens College in Missouri and a BS from University of Wisconsin in Madison. She was an air traffic controller in Akron, OH, and a Professor of English at Larsen College in New Haven, CT.
Josie moved to Myrtle Beach in 1946, where she met and married her husband, Herbert Forester after a six-week romance that lasted 29 years until his death in 1975. She is survived by her sister and best friend, Billie Cunningham of Myrtle Beach; her four daughters, Patricia Forester Ellison and Quincy Preysz Forester, both of Charleston, SC, Dottie Jo Forester of Jackson Hole, WY, and Sandra Forester Marks of Wilmington, NC; Dr. Howard Marks, Morton Ellison, Mark Tanenbaum and John Romanosky, her son-in-laws, whom she considered sons and very special; and eleven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Josie enjoyed a full and wonderful last year thanks to her adored cat, Sassy, and the nurturing, caring staff from Home Instead Senior Care.
Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at 11:00am on Monday, December 5, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church, 1300 North Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all donations be sent to First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach, 1300 North Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 or Tara Hall Home for Boys, 510 Tara Hall Road, Georgetown, SC, 29440.
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Tina (Eaton) Blackwell
December 10, 2011
Quincy, Sandy, Patricia and Dottie,
I am so sad to hear of Josie's passing. She was a wonderful woman, always so sweet to me when I would come over and spend the night. The thing I remember the most about her was her beautiful smile and her 'laughing' eyes. They always seemed to have a 'sparkle' to them when she was talking to someone. I am thinking of all of you and praying that God will comfort you in this great loss, as only HE can...Hugs and love, Tina (Eaton) Blackwell
Karon Bowers Jones
December 9, 2011
Sandy and sisters, I was very saddened to hear of the passing of your mom. Though it has been years since we have seen each other, the loss of a mother is monumental and this feeling I am well aware. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Jane Coble
December 6, 2011
Many of us at Covenant Towers were sad to learn of Josephine's passing and sorry to miss the celebration of her life. Thoughts and prayers are with your family as you grieve the loss of your treasured girl, Josie. She is shining again now.
June Dunbar Sageser
December 6, 2011
To Patricia and her sisters: My sister Phyllis and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
December 6, 2011
From a Myrtle Beach Dunes Section neighbor-- I regret not getting a picture
of Josie and Billie swimming in our Dunes Club Pool. Thank you so much
for your contributions to our growing Beach. Love always, Linda Page,
Myrtle Beach, SC 843-449-5619.
Mary-Trent Smith
December 6, 2011
Quincy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ben Walters
December 5, 2011
It was always a pleasure to be around Josey and be with the Forester clan. Thanks for including me in your circle. My love and condolences to all the Foresters.
December 5, 2011
Quincy, thinking of you and your family.
Peggy Faulkner
December 4, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief. Josephine was a wonderful, giving lady with a magnetic personality and sense of humor. I feel very fortunate to have known her for over 35 years. John Gore, Myrtle Beach
Candy Gandy Horner
December 4, 2011
My deepest sympathy to each of you as you go through this difficult time of loss. Your mother was a fun and loving lady and she had such an infectious smile. I will be keeping you in my prayers.
Bill Jordan
December 3, 2011
Thinking of you!
December 3, 2011
Thinking of all of you at this sad time....We loved Josie, she was always so sweet and warm to us...she will be missed....love
Rose and MIke
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