Josie Legons Rimes

JOSIE LEGONS RIMES started her life's journey on July 8, 1948, in
Ridge Spring, South Carolina. She was born to the late Ella Harris Galbrith
and Floyd Legons.
Josie, affectionately called "Mae", was the oldest of four children. She grew
up surrounded by the warmth of her loving parents and siblings. She was
educated in the local schools of Ridge Spring, South Carolina.
Josie met and married the love of her life, James V. Rimes, and relocated to
Leesburg, Florida, as a young adult. Together, they raised their only child,
Pamela Rimes Liggions.
Josie was employed in the agricultural industry at Zellwin Farms for thirty
years, where she was known for her diligent work ethic. In recent years, Josie
has been full of compassion and a desire to serve humanity, working as a
dutiful private duty companion to elderly citizens at Lake Port Square.
In her spare time, Josie immensely enjoyed fishing. She was an enthusiast of
flowers and plants. She could be found in her flower garden, nurturing her
beautiful masterpieces with kind words and hydration.
Josie was a caring and devoted neighbor and co-worker. Her spirit was as
bright as her laughter, her heart was kind, and her presence was always
comforting. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and all those
who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Josie was preceded in death by her husband, James V. Rimes; parents, Ella
Legons Galbrith and Floyd Legons; and a great-grandson, Javin Rimes.
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, Ms. Josie Mae Rimes transitioned from this
earthly life of service to accept her crown of righteousness.
Those left to forever cherish the love and memory of Ms. Josie Mae Rimes
include: daughter, Pamela Liggions; grandchildren, Jamil Rimes, Sr., Jonise
Rimes, Earl Spinks, and Amari Spinks; great-grandchildren, Jakirah Rimes,
Jamil Rimes, Jr., Jamia Rimes, and Jaylin Rimes; sister, Retha Legons
Hammond (Charles); brothers, Curtis Legons and Cecil Legons; special
friend, Calvin "Cadillac" Smith; along with a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, other sorrowing relatives, and numerous loving friends.
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