JOSEY, Darcus
Darcus Deaton Josey, 88, of Summerville, widow of
Robert Josey, entered into eternal rest on April 13, 2009, at a local nursing home. Born February
15, 1921, in Charlotte, NC to the late Alfred Neal Deaton and
Bertie Jane Martin. Mrs. Josey was
a homemaker. She was a member of Park Circle Presbyterian Church, where she was
the first female elder. She was a librarian for over 20 years in New York. Survivors include one sister, Peggy Stewart, widow
of Lee Stewart of Rock Hill, SC; two sisters-in-law, Elene
M. Deaton, widow of Richard Deaton of Charleston, SC, and Rose Deaton, widow of
Martin Deaton, of Wilmington, NC; also, many nieces and nephews. The family
would like to especially thank all the medical staff at the Presbyterian Home
of Summerville for the help and support they have given Darcus
during this past year. Especially, nurse Brenda who cared so much and loved her
like we did. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Presbyterian Home
of Summerville, 201 W. 9th North Street, Summerville, SC, or Park Circle Presbyterian Church. A memorial
service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009, 2 p.m., at the Presbyterian Home of Summerville. A private burial to follow in
Carolina Memorial Park on Saturday, April 18, 2009, at 4:30 p.m. Arrangements
are being handled by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North
Charleston, SC.