Josephine Carey Hewitt was born in Charlotte County, Virginia on October 11, 1942 to the late Nelson and Floreene Evans Carey. She transitioned from her earthly home on Saturday; June 6, 2026 at her home surrounded by family.

Memorial service on Saturday; June 20, 2026 at St. Peters Tabernacle AME Zion Church-911 N. York Street, Gastonia at 3:00 and praise and worship beginning at 2:00 p.m.