Josephine Brown Howell of Winston Salem who was at the tender age of 95, quietly transitioned from her earthly home on August 18, 2023 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center Palliative Care. She was born in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Joe and Maggie Brown.

Josephine attended public schools in Newberry, South Carolina. At an early age, she moved to Winston Salem for a few years and later relocated to New York for employment opportunities. She retired after working 32 years in the healthcare field. Years later, she and her husband John moved to Winston Salem.

She was a faithful member and was part of the usher ministry at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church located in Brooklyn, New York. After relocating back to Winston Salem, she and her husband both joined Emmanuel Baptist Church. Josephine especially enjoyed attending bible study during the week at Emmanuel until her health began to decline.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John of 57 years, Stepson Thomas Howell and siblings James Caughman, Robert Brown, Joseph Brown, Annie Mae Banks, Laugenia Bouknight, Thelma Penn, Julia Wilson and Bessie Benson.

She leaves to cherish her memory: Step Grandson Thomas Howell, Jr., a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 pm Saturday August 26, 2023 in the chapel of Hooper Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11:30am-12pm at the funeral home.  Her remains may be viewed Friday August 25, 2023 from 12pm-6pm at the funeral home.