Josephine Abshire

Josephine Abshire obituary

Josephine Abshire

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1810 W Fourth St, DeQuincy, LA 70633

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1810 W Fourth St, DeQuincy, LA 70633

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Josephine Abshire Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home - DeQuincy on Aug. 14, 2025.

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Josephine "JoJo" Abshire was born March 19, 1951, and passed away August 13, 2025, at the age of 74.
JoJo lived her life in full color. With a box of pencils and colors, she transformed blank pages into bright, joyful creations. She loved piecing together clues until every square was filled. JoJo thrived on kindness, cherishing time with friends, family, and anyone lucky enough to cross her path. She also loved to dance, no matter what song was playing, she enjoyed life to the fullest.
She is survived by her siblings, Cynthia Breaux Hollie, Sylvia Scott, Emile Abshire and wife Barbra, and Curtis Steven Abshire; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Denis and Mary Katherine Abshire; siblings, Denis Abshire, Debra Trouille, Mary Abshire, and Bryon Abshire; nephew, Jeffery Powell; and great niece, Elizabeth Smith.
Family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Riley Smith and Sons Funeral Home, 1810 West 4th Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana. Rev. Karl Smith will be officiating.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

19

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home

1810 W Fourth St, DeQuincy, LA 70633

Send Flowers

Aug

19

Memorial service

10:00 a.m.

Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home

1810 W Fourth St, DeQuincy, LA 70633

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.