Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameBernice Eleanor Safrit 
Birth25 Nov 1922, Cabarrus County, NC
Death20 May 2017, Rowan County, NC
Burial24 May 2017, West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove, Rowan County, NC
FatherJohn Anderson Safrit (1878-1960)
MotherLaura Lillie Elnora Boger (1881-1945)
Spouses
Birth21 Apr 1919, Rowan County, NC
Death6 Dec 1997, Rowan County, NC
BurialWest Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove, Rowan County, NC
FatherJohn Henry Josey (1867-1936)
MotherLaura Catherine Bostian (1881-1944)
ChildrenAlvin Wayne (1941-2016)
Brenda Joyce (1943-2020)
Steven Lee (1945-2004)
Linda Elaine (1947-2007)
Notes for Bernice Eleanor Safrit
Bernice Eleanor Safrit Josey
Bernice Eleanor Safrit Josey, 94, of Salisbury, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on November 25, 1922 in Rimertown, NC to the late John Safrit and Laura Boger Safrit.
Bernice worked as a Weaver for Cannon Mills until she retired from there. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking, and working in her flower garden. Bernice was a talented quilter and seamstress having made many quilts and clothes for her family and friends. She loved to work on puzzles and spend time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Luther Josey; two sons, Steve Josey, and Alvin Wayne Josey; a daughter, Linda Josey File; two sisters, Mary Fisher, and Mertie Cress; and two brothers, Ralph Safrit, and George Safrit.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Josey Kirby of Salisbury, NC; six grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, eight great great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren on the way, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday May 24, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Powles Staton Funeral Home conducted by Pastor, Carlin Ours. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service at Powles Staton Funeral Home. Burial will take place following the service at West Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Organ Lutheran Church or to Rowan Hospice and Palliative Care.
Powles Staton Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Josey family.
Bernice Eleanor Safrit Josey, 94, of Salisbury, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on November 25, 1922 in Rimertown, NC to the late John Safrit and Laura Boger Safrit.
Bernice worked as a Weaver for Cannon Mills until she retired from there. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking, and working in her flower garden. Bernice was a talented quilter and seamstress having made many quilts and clothes for her family and friends. She loved to work on puzzles and spend time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Luther Josey; two sons, Steve Josey, and Alvin Wayne Josey; a daughter, Linda Josey File; two sisters, Mary Fisher, and Mertie Cress; and two brothers, Ralph Safrit, and George Safrit.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Josey Kirby of Salisbury, NC; six grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, eight great great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren on the way, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday May 24, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Powles Staton Funeral Home conducted by Pastor, Carlin Ours. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service at Powles Staton Funeral Home. Burial will take place following the service at West Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Organ Lutheran Church or to Rowan Hospice and Palliative Care.
Powles Staton Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Josey family.