Josephine Thompson Means, 90, of 2501 New Cut Road, Spartanburg SC transitioned to her heavenly home on February 15, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born in Spartanburg County to the union of the late Alvin Thompson and Ruth R. Thompson. She was the widow of Johnny Means.

Mrs. Means was a member of Upper Shady Grove Baptist Church, Wellford, SC and attended faithfully until her health declined. Over the years, she served the church in many different capacities.

Mrs. Means was known as a woman given to hospitality. She cooked large meals that were enjoyed by family, friends and anyone who happened to stop by. She also loved her hats and flowers. Getting dressed for church always meant a nice hat. Her love for flowers was evident in her yard and in her home. She could get a little upset if you messed with her flowers - as her grands frequently discovered when they would pick them.

Mrs. Means was preceded in death by: a daughter, Emma Jo Means Gordon; a son, Michael Means; three brothers, John Thompson, her twin brother, Joseph "Joe" Thompson, James "Bay" Thompson; four sisters, Mamie Jeter, Lillie Mae Fullenwinder, Mattie Ruth Brannon and Daisy Mae Rice.

Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: two sons, John W. (Janice) Means of Columbia, SC and Horace L. (Patricia) Means of Spartanburg, SC; one stepson, Larry Johnson of Spartanburg, SC; four daughters, Lottie R. (Willie) Irby of Spartanburg, SC, Betty Means of the home, Margaret Elaine (Thomas) Smith of Roebuck, SC and Sharon (James) McCarroll of Inman, SC; 1 brother, Willie "Buster" Thompson of Chesnee, SC; 2 sisters, Christine Wilkins and Emma Finger; 2 sisters-in-law, Joann Jones and Ida Thompson; 1 brother-in-law, Larry Means; her 3 grandchildren who she adopted after the death of her daughter Emma, Dr. Darris Means, Brandon Gordon, Jared Means; other grandchildren, Patrick and Jennifer Means, Tiffani Smiley, Marcus Irby, Keith, Tawanna and Timothy Means, Lawanda Means, Stefanie Smith-Miller, Keith McIntyre and Dr. Tonya Price who was a bonus granddaughter/niece; 10 great- grands, including Porschia Means who was reared in the home; 3 great-great granddaughters; and a host of other family members and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12:00 noon at Monks Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Upper Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.