Josephine Dagraca Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Josephine Dagraca

Mrs. Josephine (Culbreth) Dagraca, 89, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton, Georgia. She was born on February 16, 1932 in Cowpens, SC to the late Andrew Culbreth and the late Gertrude Tory Culbreth.

Maternal grandparents Joseph “Bus” and Goudie Lou (Letts) Tory, paternal grandparents, Manuel and Emaline Williams Culbreth. Josie grew up in Shelby, NC with many relatives and friends. She resided in the Flat Rock community on Anthony St., and lived at 211 Cora St. She attended Cleveland High School and Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, singing soprano in the school glee club and the church choir.

After graduation Josie moved to Providence, Rhode Island where she received her beautician license and worked for The State of Rhode Island Children’s Service and the Medical Center. She was a member of Congdon Street Baptist Church where she continued to sing in the church choir.

Following retirement, she joined her son and his family in Canton, GA. She leaves to cherish her loving memories her devoted son, Aires Dagraca and his wife Leesa of Canton, GA, her only surviving sister Bonnie Stevenson of Providence, and grandchildren who she adored: Aires Dagraca Jr. of Mcdonough, GA, Yakeisa Roberts, Providence, Aires Dagraca Adams of Tuscaloosa, AL, Rebecca Berg of Berlin Germany, Alex, Alexia, Jocilyn, of Canton; many great grands and great-great grandchildren. Auntie of many nieces and nephews including; Bobby, Michael (Betty), David (Sherry), and Melinda Burson, Sonya Nichols all of Shelby, Mary Canty, Nadine Culbreth, Dorothy Moore, Gloria Carmichael (Michael), Robert Canty, all of Detroit, Shawnee Biggs and Cedrick Culbreth of New York. She was preceded in death by her late brothers and sisters Lizzie Mae Canty, William Culbreth, James Culbreth, Frank Culbreth, Shirley Woods, Clara Burson, Homer Lee and baby Culbreth. She also leaves a host of relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Mrs. Dagraca will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11:00 AM at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel. The service will be livestreamed on FaceBook starting at 10:45 AM. The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM until 11:00 AM at the chapel and other times at 1632 Friendship Road. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery.

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To Auntie Bonnie and Aires Sr and Family. We here in RI offer our sincere and loving condolences to you and all the family. Aunt Josephine was a joy to have in our lives. We had known her since we moved to RI and then we became family through marriage (Uncle Louis & Aunt Bonnie). She was a beautiful and caring person. We will never forget her. May she rest in God's presence. We will see her again. With our deepest sympathies-Praying your hearts will be comforted during this time. God Bless you All - Lorraine Oni and Family and Carolyn, Ben and Eddie-Rhode Island)

I lived next door to Ms. Dagraca as a young girl in Providence, R.I. Ms. Dagraca was a beautiful person and a hard worker. May she rest in peace. Sending heartfelt blessings to Aries and his family Kimberly Curvelo

Ruth and Karen

We wish that we could join you for a celebration this wonderful lady's life.we have all come to love and respect ms. Josephine. We will miss her dearly. We will be praying for acceptance and courage for your family. Ruth and Karen. Brian Center of Canton.

Miss Josephine will be missed. but not forgotten by us family and friends. My son Milas told some good fun stories of them being together. :-)

Our sincerest condolences for our beautiful beloved Josephine who has earned her wings in heaven and will never be forgotten. There is a Balm in Gilead. We Love You, Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Jones & Family North Providence, RI SEE Previews condolences with pink candle

To Sister Bonnie Stevenson, Aires Sr. & Jr. & the entire DaGraca Families Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. We extend our sincerest condolences during this difficult time of bereavement of your sister, mother, grandmother, and loved one. Josephine was a beautiful spirit with a melodious soprano voice. We were choir members for many years at CSBC in Providence, RI. We will miss her dearly but she will remain in our hearts. We will keep the family in prayer. Stay strong and stay together.

To Ms. Josephine's son and Ms. Bonnie and all the family, The Thompson family of RI sends much love and prayersl 💕💕🙏🏾🙏🏾

Dear Aires, So sorry to hear about your mother. I have fond memories of her on Traverse Street. Although I was a child, I always admired her work ethic. She always had a smile and a kind word. Prayers to you and your family. Luanne Simon

Aires Sr. & JR. and the Dagraca Family, we want to express our deepest sympathy on hearing that Josephine passed recently. Growing up with Aires Sr., I was always welcome in her home, as she was another mother in the neighborhood that keep us kids in line. I was glad that my wife and I was able to visit with her before all of this covid mess. May she rest in peace and we will hold the family in our prayers. Dennis and Clotie Delgado

Prayers and condolences to Bonnie Stevenson and the Dagraca Family. May God bless and keep you safe at this time. Cousin Naomi Brown and family from Rhode Island.

Condolences and Prayers to All🌹🌹 Bishop Sharon Martin- Kingstown, NC.

I am a long time friend and ex-classmate of Josephine's, we have kept in touch with one another all through the years. My heart goes out to the family and I will keep all of you in my prayers. My God bless you.
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