Photo courtesy of Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home
Aug 20, 1931 - Jan 21, 2024
Diane and family. My sincere condolences in the passing of your mother. I know it's hard, I've been where you are. God makes no mistakes, he needed an angel and she was chosen. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bettie Wilson
February 29, 2024 | Other
Our deepest condolences to your family.
McMillan Darby Family
February 09, 2024 | Gary, IN
My heart goes out to the entire Family of Mrs. Josephine. I have known her all of my life. She was my mother's best Friend. I always recognized her as my auntie. Our families lived 2 doors down from each other in my toddler years. She was like my other Mom. Sweeter than sweet. Jimmy & Diane, please accept my most sincerest heartfelt Condolences. You all are in my My Prayers. GOD BLESS you. Love you. Willie Junei Lee Jr
Willie Lee Jr
February 04, 2024 | Family
Dear Diane, My deepest sympathy to you and the family. I am so,so sorry, I just founded out your mom. If I had known sooner I would have been there. Keeping you & everyone in my prayers. Much love & strength. ( I feel you)
Dianne White
February 03, 2024 | Family
My heartfelt condolences to her family Josephine was a firecracker and a wonderful neighbor for many years on 8th ! To Gail and Shauna my prayers are continuously with you
Theola Golder
January 31, 2024 | Friend
Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of.Mrs.Lyons.May She RIP.
Lena Hawkins
January 31, 2024 | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gerard Green
January 29, 2024 | Louisville, KY | Family
My neighbor and friend. We had so many conversations and you taught me a great deal. You will be truly missed. ❤
Traci Lee
January 28, 2024 | Gary, IN | Neighbor
Earth knows no sorrow Heaven can not heal.
Deborah Baiz
January 27, 2024 | Gary, IN | Classmate
Josephine Shivers was born in Gary, Indiana on August 20, 1931, to Joe Henry Shivers and Rosa Mae Flenoil Shivers.
Josephine attended Froebel High School.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. She was a member of Greater St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Watson. She was a member for many decades until her health started to decline.
Josephine worked for a short period of time as a cashier at Jim Roth’s Grocery Store on 25th Avenue in Gary, she worked at Spiegel’s in Chicago, and Beatty Memorial Hospital in Westville before it was converted to a prison facility.
Josephine loved to cook that was a favorite past time. Josephine was a very loving and kindhearted person, spirit filled, she never met a stranger.
Josephine transitioned from this life to eternal rest on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Rosa and father, Jo Henry; grandmother, Beulah Baiz; husbands: Leroy Lyons and Jim Marks; sons: Joseph A. Lyons, Michael P. Marks and Leroy Lyons (died January 22, 2024); daughter, Bridgette Lyons; sisters: Dorothy Shivers Wilcher and Delores Washington; grandsons: Carl Dean Marks, Daryl Spud Lyons, Darion Estes, and life-long friend, Mrs. Irene Lee.
The life and memory of Josephine will be forever cherished by her family loving and devoted daughters: Diane Marks Robinson and Gail Lyons and Shauna Lyons, sons: Jim Marks, Calvin Lyons, and Timothy Lyons, special grandsons: Antonio Lyons and Cornell Lyons Greer; granddaughters: Chisa Marks and Cornisha Lyons; special nephew, Eric (Joclyn) Washington; nieces: Druscilla Wilcher Lee and Valerie Lyons Spurlock, grandsons: Vernon (Diane) Robinson, Steven T. Robinson. Jr.; 15 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great-Great Grandchildren and a host of relatives and family friends.
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