Odette B. Karram-Josephs

Philippians 2:21

Our precious mother, Odette Karram-Josephs, born in Choueifat, Lebanon, went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on October 17, 2011.

“Heavenly minded people do the most earthly good.”1 Always heavenly minded, her faith affected everything she did. Artist, entrepreneur, Bible teacher, mentor and founder of Girls’ Town Jamaica, Mrs. Josephs impacted the lives of many.

She leaves sons, Kamaal, Tony (Patricia); daughters, Paula (Charles) Gast and Kaye (Richard) Hanna; sister, Alice Barbar; brother, Elias (Althea) Karram; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

She loved us all well, family and friends, through teaching, good food, correction, fruit from her garden, refreshing honesty and her zeal for life.

Her last instructions were that we celebrate with her the reward of her faith – to see Jesus face to face and worship at God’s throne. We can only imagine the amazing love and grace being lavished on her as she celebrates!

‘I want God to get all the glory. Don’t be sad, though you will. Instead,rejoice that I am reunited with my Savior and loved ones in heaven.’

Her deepest desire was that all her loved ones would similarly encounter the Lord Jesus who had transformed her and caused her to triumph. She shared God’s longing for all to receive Jesus Christ and be transformed into his image.

She lived Christ before us.

Now she has gained amazing grace.

Viewing: Thurs, Oct 20th, 5-8 pm: Kraeer Funeral Home, 1353 N. Federal Hwy. Funeral: Friday 21st, 11:30 am, Boca Raton Community Church, 470 4th Ave, Boca Raton.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Boca Community Church, Food for the Poor, or Sheridan House, 1700 South Flamingo Road, Davie, FL 33325.Phone: 954-583-1552 Fax: 954-635-6301, www.sheridanhouse.org

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1 Handwritten note in her Bible by Philippians Chapter 2.