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Jefferson Funeral Chapel - Alexandria

5755 Castlewellan Dr.

Alexandria, Virginia

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Nov. 23, 2025

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Jefferson Funeral Chapel

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Josephine Cofer Obituary

Passed away on November 11, 2025, in Alexandria, VA, surrounded by her loving family. Josephine is preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Mary Pindrock, and her son, Bruce A. Cofer. She is survived by her husband, Williston B. Cofer Jr.; her daughter, Leslie Marie Church (John); grandchildren, Bradley Williston Church, John Talan (JT) Church, Christopher Michael Cofer, and Emily Cofer Tayloe; and sisters, Helen Cofer and Catherine Stanik.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation at Jefferson Funeral Chapel on Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Josephine's honor to the Poor Clare Monastery of Alexandria, VA.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 16, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Josephine Cofer

Nov

23

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Jefferson Funeral Chapel

5755 Castlewellan Dr, Alexandria, VA 22315

Nov

24

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

St. Lawrence Catholic Church

6222 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310

Funeral services provided by:

Jefferson Funeral Chapel - Alexandria

5755 Castlewellan Dr., Alexandria, VA 22315

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Carolyn Joyner

November 16, 2025

Will, I was really surprised to hear about Josie´s passing. She was a good person, and a friend for many years. My sincere condolences to the family. Best regards, Carolyn

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