Josie M. Jarvis

DECATUR - Josie M. Jarvis, 84, of Decatur passed from this life to be with her Savior on Sunday May 1, 2011. Josie was born June 6, 1926 to the late Lewis T. and Rinnie Turpin in Brownsville, TN. She was the third child and she was preceded in death by both parents, one brother, James Walker, one sister, Earlean Manley, and three children Berry Turpin, "Fast" Eddie Williams, and Virginia Buck. Her early days was spent in Durhamville, TN. Where she attended Elam Baptist Church and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. After completing her education she moved to Chicago, IL. She met and married John Jarvis. He preceded her in death. Josie worked for G.E. Electric for 20 years in Chicago. Josie moved to Decatur, IL in 1971 where she united with Northside Baptist Church. She was employed at Lakeshore Manor as a caregiver until it closed. She then relocated to Ripley, TN. In December of 2005 she returned to Decatur and united with the Ebenezer Baptist Church where she served until her health failed. She leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Terry Buck and wife Gail of Ripley, TN; Harry Turpin and special daughter-in-law, Velettla; Rev. Larry Turpin Sr. and Very, Very special daughter-in-law Magnolia (Nodie) Turpin; and a very special nephew Michael Walker all of Decatur; two sisters, Mary Brown and husband Josephus and Gloria Miller; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and relatives and friends. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to staff at Wood Street Dialysis, SIU Medical Center, and ICU West at DMH for their care. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 pm Thursday May 5, 2011 in Moran &Goebel Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 2:30 pm Saturday, May 7, 2011 in Elam Baptist Church in Ripley, TN with burial in Elam Cemetery. The family of Josie M. Jarvis has entrusted the care of their loved one to Currie's Funeral Home, 160 Main Street, Henning, TN and Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/ herald-review/