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Josephine Sherrill Obituary
She was the widow of Lawrence Sherrill. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Jeanette Platt, and brother, Charles Ciulla.
She is survived by her sister, Christine Collins 'Carl' of Centreville, MD. She leaves her children, Kent Baucum 'Donna' and Karen Ibarra 'Joe'. She leaves three grandchildren, who she was affectionately known as Granny. Amber Bawcum 'Chris', Abbie Grassette 'Brad', and Sarah Kennedy 'Adam'. She also leaves four great grandchildren who she referred to as her precious baby darlings. Tristan and Addison Bawcum and Bianca and Blakely Kennedy. She was also loved by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Josephine was an avid reader. She loved working crossword puzzles and feeding the birds, especially hummingbirds who she had names for. She was a baker of beautiful birthday cakes and cookies. Her favorite hobby was gardening. She always had beautiful flower gardens. She attended Catholic Church of the Nativity in Bartlett.
The funeral will be Saturday, November 27 at Catholic Church of the Nativity, 5959 St Elmo, Bartlett, TN 38135. Rosary at 9:45, visitation at 10:00, funeral at 11:00. Burial will be directly following at Memorial Hill Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133.
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Deborah Woods
November 17, 2023
Continued prayers for the loved ones of Josephine. I know how hard it is to lose a mother, a beloved family member. We always miss them especially during the holidays. Josephine was a long distance friend & pen pal for me during a time when I was going through a painful divorce. I'll never forget how much she lifted my spirits and encouraged me through her beautifully written letters. Fly High With The Angels, My Sweet Friend.
Deborah Woods
November 23, 2021
I am so deeply sorry. Hearts and prayers for the family. Josephine started out as my landlord some yrs. ago when my ex husband and I rented her house in Memphis. Later we became friends, and for a period of time, we corresponded thru letter writing. She was so inspiring and encouraging when I was going thru a difficult divorce. Her letters meant so much. She always lifted my spirits and made me laugh. Quite an amazing woman. Fly High With The Angels, Precious One.
Pat Abernathy
November 23, 2021
Ken and Donna: So sorry to hear of your mom´s passing. Thoughts and prayers to your family. May she Rest In Peace.
Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery
November 23, 2021
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