Obituaries

Josephine McKelvey Wilson

8/10/1944 - 9/4/2025

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Obituary For Josephine McKelvey Wilson

Josephine McKelvey Wilson was born on August 10, 1944, in Goose Creek, South Carolina, to the late Sarah and Virgil McKelvey. She was a devoted mother, loving sister, caring aunt, and faithful friend whose kindness and joy touched all who knew her.

She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved son, Eric Wilson; her granddaughter, China Poinsette; her sisters, Elizabeth M. Edwards and Essie M. Davis (Samuel Davis); and a host of nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Wilhemenia M. Reese and Virginia M. Johnson. She also leaves behind her special friend, Lawton Anderson, who brought companionship and warmth to her life.

Josephine will be remembered for the love she shared, the laughter she brought, and the way she brought family and friends together. Her memory will remain a light in the hearts of all who knew her.

WALK THROUGH

Friday, September 12, 2025 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, The Low Country Mortuary.

INTERMENT

Private

Program

Services

12 Sep

Funeral Service

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

The Low Country Mortuary 1852 E. Montague Ave. N. Charleston, SC 29405 Get Directions Β»
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    Eric Wilson sent Mixed Spray for Josephine McKelvey Wilson - 09/12/2025

    Love U Mom

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  • 09/19/2025

    To my darling grandma, You will be missed so much! Thank you for all the laughs and love you gave me 🩷 Your spirit will forever live in my heart and others. I love you forever granny, fly high 🩷

  • 09/12/2025

    We send ourheartfelt condolences to our beloved cousin and nephew Eric during this time πŸ•ŠπŸ™πŸΎπŸ€ πŸŒΏπŸ•ŠοΈ "Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return." – Surah Al-Baqarah 2:156 Though our hearts feel the pain of loss, we trust in Allah's mercy and decree. "For indeed, with hardship will be ease." – Surah Ash-Sharh 94:5 And the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it." – Ecclesiastes 12:7 May Aunt Josie's soul rest in peace, and may you be comforted and have tranquility in our hearts. ✨ We got you, always and forever! ~Leslie, Zohara, LaVerne, Sancho, Monty, Liv, Leland, Ryan, and Otis!

  • 09/11/2025

    Sending my heartfelt condolences to Essie, Liz & family. May God strengthen you during this difficult time.You are in my thoughts & prayers.

  • 09/11/2025

    Your happy , kind and loving spirit will be missed by every one who knew you!I can see your loving smile when God came and say My precious Daughter it time to come home I have a job waiting especially for you ! Family members are waiting to greet you with open arms. You are just changing a old address for a new one with your Heavenly Father in Heaven. You will truly be missed! Coundolences from Angie, Nikki and Donnie

  • 09/11/2025

  • 09/10/2025

    Cindy condolences from Nakisha Demarcus Janelle and Rashaud, Ms Josephine you will be truly missed, God has his place for you now

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