Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Josephine Wilson Christian
1924 - 2016
Josephine Wilson Christian
1924 - 2016
Obituary
Guest Book
BORN
1924
DIED
2016
Josephine Christian Obituary
Josephine Christian passed away on October 10, 2016 at Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital following a brief illness. The daughter of Samuel Herbert Wilson and Daisy Josephine Oxford, she grew up in Ormewood Park and graduated from Atlanta Girl’s High. While in high school, as a member of the Georgia State Girls Military Band she participated in the activities surrounding the premier of Gone with the Wind. An honor graduate from the UGA School of Home Economics, she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority and served as Chapter President. Following her graduation, she worked for the US Army at Ft. McPherson and also served as Secretary at Martha Brown UMC for many years. A lifelong interest in family history lead her to membership in several hereditary organizations including the Joseph Habersham Chapter, NSDAR; Atlanta Chapter #18, UDC and Ladies of the Old Guard. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, James Milton Christian and daughters Charlotte Josephine Christian of Atlanta and Caroline Blanche Christian of West Hollywood, California. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in the Chapel of Dunwoody United Methodist Church at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Atlanta Beagle Rescue, the Historic Oakland Foundation or a charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
October 15, 2016
My condolences to friends and family
Mary Coleen Crawford
October 14, 2016
We share our deepest sympathy to you all - the family. She was an awesome and sweet, enjoyable lady. May God comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Jo will truly be missed!
Love and prayers, Mary
General Chaplain
First Families of Georgia
Mary Coleen Crawford
October 14, 2016
Deepest sympathy to you all the family at this time of loss. May God comfort you now and in the days ahead. Jo was one awesome, sweet lady and shall be missed.
Much Love and Prayers from the First Families of Georgia.
Mary Crawford
General Chaplain
S Wilson
October 14, 2016
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Caw
October 14, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the Christian family and friends in your hour of grief. May you find peace and comfort in the word of God.
Suzanne Sammons
October 12, 2016
As native Atlantans, Josephine and I had happy conversations about the people and places we both knew well from our long lives in a city that has now changed forever. She was an intelligent, engaged, and engaging person, and a dedicated historian. She will be missed by her daughters, family, and her family in Atlanta Chapter 18, but her legacy will live in memory as a testament to a life well-lived.
With love,
Suzanne, Jeff, and Peyton Sammons
Sue Bentley
October 12, 2016
A warm, wonderful, funny person. She will be greatly missed by all of us. Love and hugs from Sue and the family.
Mary Ellen Nicol
October 12, 2016
May the love of friends and family help heal your sorrow.
Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results
4550 Peachtree Road Ne, Atlanta, GA 30319
Make a Donation
in Josephine Christian's name
How to support Josephine's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Josephine Christian's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
