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Josephine Bigger Obituary

BIGGER, Josephine Johnson, 103, of Richmond, departed this life on Friday, January 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas S. Bigger; mother, Pearl Mae Johnson; and brother, William H. Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted daughter, Margaret A. Bigger; two nephews, William P. Johnson (Theresa) of Palm Coast, Fla., Rev. Wendell A. Johnson (Rita) of Mechanicsville; three nieces, Joyce J. Anderson (Norman) of Dahlgren, Va., Irene W. Lester and Luvenia W. Goode, both of Henrico, Va.; devoted great-niece, Patrice J. Wiggins; devoted great-great nephew, Denby F. Crawley; goddaughter, Cathy S. Jennings, godson, Brent A. Evans; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where a walk-through visitation will be held Monday, January 25, 2021, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Celebration of Life service 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at St. James Baptist Church, 2169 New Market Rd., where live streaming is available at church website (sjbcofvarina.org). Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jan. 20 to Jan. 24, 2021.

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Jennifer

January 18, 2022

You are surely missed.

Charlotte Green

January 26, 2021

Margaret,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your dear mother. I loved our weekly visits when she came to the office. She always had a story to tell or a laugh to share. She was one that I really missed when I left Dr. Dubats office and I asked about her often. I pray that as you grieve you can find comfort in the arms of your loved ones and in knowing that she now rests in God´s peace.

Blessings,
Charlotte

Christine Al-Amin

January 25, 2021

May God bless you! lot's of Love from Friends for Life Seniors of St James Baptist Church

She'ron Fields

January 25, 2021

Ms. Margaret, May God continue to bless and keep you. Thank you for being part of the "dynamic duo" mother/daughter team that helped train-up a naïve bunch of pre-teens and adolescents, the Young People's Choir at St. James. Boy, do we have stories-but love, patience and faithfulness undergird them all! Most of all, thank you for sharing Mrs. Bigger with us- Her legacy will live long.

Charles & Avis Harrold Sr.

January 25, 2021

Margaret Ann sending my heartfelt condolences to you on the passing of your Mother. May you find comfort in knowing she is now resting in the arms of Jesus.

Jennifer Somerville

January 24, 2021

Thanks for your love and guidance over the years. May GOD bless you and Rest In Peace.

Cynthia Greene Johnson

January 24, 2021

Margaret, my deepest condolences in the loss of your mother. May she rest in PARADISE.

Raymond and Audrey Johnson

January 20, 2021

To the Family; Our prayers surround you always.

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12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

March Funeral Homes - Laburnum Chapel

2110 E. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222

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Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

St. James Baptist Church

2169 New Market Rd., VA

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