Rev. Josephine Little Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Rev. Josephine Little

Reverend Josephine Little was born March 29, 1945 to the late Lewis Little and Janie Liles Little, both of Wadesboro, North Carolina. She departed this life on November 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. She graduated from West Deep Creek High School. After graduating, she pursued a career as a teaching assistant and school bus driver with Anson County School System.

Reverend Little accepted Christ at a young age while attending West Rocky Ford Baptist Church, Polkton, North Carolina. As an adult, she became a member of Henry Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher for the adult class. While serving there she accepted the call on her life to minister to the masses. She completed her ordination while serving in the Baptist field. After several years, she changed denominations and joined the Methodist field, her home church being Gatewood Station AME Zion Church. She was soon appointed Pastor of Cecil Bishop Methodist Church where she served several years. Later in life, Reverend Little was accepted into Shaw University where she graduated and received a Bachelor of Science degree.

She touched many throughout her life. She was loved and adored by many.

She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Jozean Little Thomas of Charlotte, NC, two grandchildren, Surrell and Julian and one great grandchild, Demontre Smith. There are also nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

The Homegoing Services will be on Monday, November 21, 2022, 2:00pm, in the Chapel of Smith's Funeral Home, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will follow in the family plot of Henry Grove Baptist Church, Lilesville, North Carolina.

The Family will greet family and friends on 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour on Monday, November 21, 2022 (1:30-2:00pm).

The public viewing will be on Monday, November 21, 2022, 12:00-2:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel.

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Please accept my deepest condolences .Praying for comfort and strength as you remember the life of Rev.Josephine Little. A true friend and woman of God. Rest In Peace classmate. Louvenia Flournory class of 1964 West Deep High School.

Thoughts and Prayers to the Little and Tillman family Rosa Lee, Ricky, Jackie & Theresa

My deepest sympathy and prayers for the family. Delois Lowery

Love and miss you❣️

Condolence To The Family Of Rev Little Such A Cherished Woman Of God We Will Always Remember Her Love And Kindness May The Stength Of God Keep You In Your Time Of Sorrow Love James And Sheila Felton

My condolences to the family praying Mae Richardson and family

Blessings to her family and friends. I remember her from Deep Creek Elementary School, great lady. Ms A. Love

My condolences to the family praying 🙏

Our family were so sorry to hear of Rev. Little's passing. We visited her when she was a resident of Meadowview and we had many conversations. She was a very close friend of our family. May God be with the Little family. Callie & Susan Little

Our condolences. Edward and Leevonda Simon

Condolences to the family 🙏 Love Barbara Ingram and Family 💞

Praying forthe family Alice lowery

Condolences from Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

I offer my condolences to the family of Rev, Josephine Little! We we classmates and friends during our school days! I have many fond memories of her! She played basketball on the team! We graduated in the Class of 1964, West Deep Creek High School! I will be praying for the family during this difficult time! May God smile on each of you and give you peace! Barnia Burch Young

Praying for the family during this difficult time 🙏❤ Charvetta F Ford

Keeping your family in prayers...James& Brenda Maske

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Praying for the family. Sorry for your loss. Carolyn Marshall Richardson and Family

My condolences to the family praying love you all so much
Lydia Allen

Sorry to learn of the passing of Josephine. We were neighbors some years back in Wadesboro. Very sweet and caring person. LaVerne Maske and Family

On behalf of the Hager family, it is with heavy hearts we say goodbye to a truly wonderful person and family friend. Our street will never be the same.

Sending condolences and prayers to the family. Lena and family.

My deepest condolences to the family.Josephine and I were classmates and longtime friends she will be missed.We have many shared memories of our younger adult lives John and Cornelia Liles(class of 64 west Deep Creek High School)