Josephine Scott Brown, 89, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Virginia Baptist Hospital, after a period of declining health.
Born in Vinton, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Otho and Addie Scott. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William Norris Brown.
She is survived by three children: Claudia Kay McLaughlin and husband, Edward of Richmond, Stephen Craig Brown and wife, Lisa Climer of Charlottesville and Amy Jo Carwile and husband, David of Lynchburg; four grandchildren: Zachary and Jessica Carwile, Addie and Bess Brown and a devoted niece Beth Davis.
She was a graduate of James Madison and taught school in Roanoke and Amherst Counties for many years.
The family wishes to express its appreciation to the Blumont Drive family of neighbors and to Ms. Kim Brown and the caregivers for their loving concern and support.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Tharp Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA. A funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 am on Friday, February 3, 2012 in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home with Pastor Glen A. Land officiating, followed by interment in Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton, Virginia.
Memorials may be made to Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church, 1301 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 or the Salvation Army, PO Box 2314, Lynchburg, VA 24505.
