Josephine Hawkins Moody

Josephine “Jo” Girard Hawkins Moody was called to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 7th, 1935 to Lois Rena Hawkins and Boaz B. Hawkins of Montgomery, Alabama. Josephine attended primary school in Montgomery, Alabama. She was a graduate of Margaret Booth School for Girls in 1953 where she was a part of the library staff, as well as editor, of the newspaper. Beautiful inside and out, Josephine was voted most beautiful, prettiest eyes, and best sport. During her teenage years, she also met the love of her life and future husband, Jack E. Moody. Upon graduation from high school, she moved to New Orleans to attend nursing school where she cultivated lifelong friendships. Josephine and Jack became soul mates and were married on April 11, 1955, and together had five beloved children. She served her community as a nurse at Jackson Hospital for many years. She attended church all her life. Josephine had a kind heart and anyone who met her felt at peace in her presence. As she aged and her family grew, everyone she met came to know her as “JoMama.” She was gracious with her home and hosted many friends and family along with her traditions of southern cooking shared through the generations. Above all, she lived her life to honor Jesus and shared the love of Christ everywhere she went. Her love for her family was unmatched and she will be greatly missed by so many until we join her in eternity.

Josephine was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jack, her mother Lois Hawkins and father Boaz Hawkins, and her sisters Carleen Guthrie and Cheryl Rogers. Josephine is survived by her loving sister, Jennifer Zurita of California, and 5 children: Angela (Glenn) Rowe of Montgomery, Jack “Buddy” (Terri) Moody of Montgomery, Susan (Bob) Alred of Montgomery, Edward Moody of Montgomery, and Joseph Moody of Dacula, Georgia. Josephine leaves behind 17 grandchildren, Brandon (Beverly) Belcher, Ryan “Nick” Belcher, Lauren (Jason) Morgan, Lindsey (Zac) Martin, Clifford “Hunter” Rowe, Meghan (Nic) Martin, Josephine “Josie” Moody, Hannah (Casey) McHargue, Ballard Moody, Tyler Moody, Sarah Diane (Payton) Bumpers, Caitlin (Steven) Jesse, Carly Rowe, Taylor Moody, Bethany Odle, Madeleine Moody, and Caroline Moody. Josephine also leaves behind 16 great-grandchildren: Blair Belcher, Rylie Martin, Connor Moody, Blakely Belcher, Ethan Morgan, Merideth Martin, Beau Belcher, Elliott Morgan, Charlotte Martin, Norah Martin, Liam Martin, Jonah Martin, Dahlia McHargue, Isobel Martin, Sailor Milam, and Baby Bumpers. Josephine’s family would also like to recognize Josephine’s loyal friends Anne Belcher, Debbie Harvey, and Cindy Williams for their loving friendship and care for many years.

Family will receive visitors for Josephine on Monday, August 21st, 2023 from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm at Leak Memory Chapel. Services for Josephine will be held at Leak Memory Chapel on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 beginning at 2 pm. Pallbearers will be Brandon Belcher, Ryan “Nick” Belcher, Nic Martin, Zac Martin, Jason Morgan, and Connor Moody.