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Josephine Bowdry Obituary
August 5, 1956 - December 14, 2021
Macon, Georgia - Funeral Services for Minister Josephine Bowdry will be held 2PM Monday, December 20, 2021 at Greater Vineville Baptist Church. Pastor Sandra Barrion will officiate. Minister Bowdry, 65, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Interment services will follow in Middle Georgia Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Public viewing will be held Sunday, December 19, 2021 from 2PM to 3PM. SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE MADATORY AND FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
Jones Brothers Mortuary has charge of arrangements.
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Shirlene Hudson
December 13, 2023
Friend I miss you so much you had beautiful sprite. Rest on dear in the arms of our father.
Elder Cynthia Dennis
February 16, 2022
It saddens me that I am just finding out the loss of my dear sister in Christ. Oh how she loved Jesus!
She is safely in our Master's arms. Good bye my friend Josephine. You brought such joy and inspiration to my life. I know you are now dancing in the presence of the LORD!!
The Hollingshed family
December 20, 2021
We are so sorry to hear about Josephine´s passing. May the Lord strengthen you during this time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers . Josephine was such a joy to be around such a kind person
Imogene Patrick
December 20, 2021
Condolences to Josephine family. So very sorry for your loss. I grew up with Josephine in the same neighborhood. We attended elementary, middle and graduated from SW I class of 1974. She was a joy to be around, always smiling and was the sweetest and kindest person I knew throughout my school years. Rest In Peace my dear friend.
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Michael Rodgers
December 20, 2021
Samantha, we pray the LORD will give to you His superior comforting presence and grace in this time of loss and remembrance. Blessings of peace and love to the entire family.
Weldon Johnson
December 19, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
shelia Hogan
December 19, 2021
Sending my condolences to the family of my schoolmate. Praying for comfort and strength for the family.
Minister Christine Brown
December 19, 2021
With heartfelt sympathy, love and compassion for the family of our beloved "Southwest Class of 1974" family member, we send you love and condolences in the transition of Minister Josephine Bowdry a.k.a. Josephine Holmes as most of us knew her. She was such a joy to be around. If you ever had the pleasure of being in her presence you would not forget the joy and laughter it brought. May God comfort you all as only He can. Love, peace and joy!
Shirlene Hudson
December 19, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I will miss her she was just like a sister to me,
Shannon Harrison
December 18, 2021
I will truly miss you...
rigley ,belinda, arbelle ,fantanion.larry dee bettyjo your brothre/sister
December 17, 2021
we love you sister and we are going to miss you phone calls and tex and you smile and saying i loveyou andwe saying love you more
Kimberly Sanders
December 16, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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