Salia Joseph

Our mother Salia Joseph, was born on November 5th, 1924 and died March 26th, 2020. She was the daughter of Hyppolite Boss and Lydia Dorsainvil. She was born in a small town called Janvier. She had many siblings: Francius, Etilier, Semelus, Dastaza, Celipovre, Elceus, Dieudonne, Mme Samson, Mme Yoryor, Mme Francois. She was 95 years of age when left us. She preceded in death by her spouse Exavier Joseph in 1978. Surprisingly, our mother opted to be a widow for 42 years. She had many nieces and nephews.

Our Mom survived by only one sibling among many: (Etilier Hyppolite & Wife, and Mme Francius Hyppolite her sister in law. 7 children: Israel & Carmelita Joseph, Emanite & Maculaire Boss, Jesufranc & Amelia Joseph, Isalia & Leotude Beauplan, Rosana Theophin, Rosette & Eliezaire Rousseau, Joel & Vastie Joseph. Numerous grand children: Betsie & Jose Davilus, Karl & Shedley Joseph, Judith & Robenss Plancher, Mayeronne Levasseur, Bernice & Eugene Kendrick, Tchialann & Magdala Boss, Sauvelmy & Sainte Terese Boss, Flores & Dieudilia Boss, Wiclef & Paulna Joseph, Edward Joseph, Eddy Joseph, Jeff Joseph, Aline & Ronald Saint Fleur, Robinson, Likency & Shirly Beauplan, Mireille Beauplan, Jean Wesley & Litane Beauplan, Nerline & Andre Malcolm, Frantz & Dosha Beauplan, Youselene Beauplan, Rooveline Theophin, Muriel Atilus, Samantha Theophin, Guetchine Rousseau, Markenley Rousseau, Ada Rousseau, Vanessa Joseph, Clara Joseph, Keyana Joseph, Alissa Joseph.

Numerous great grandchildren: Brylan Davilus, Prince Davilus, Kyle Joseph, Khai Joseph, Kyra Joseph, Sebastian Plancher, Robyn Plancher, Jaleese Levasseur, Janiah Levasseur, Janessa Kendrick, Blake Kendrick, Andy Boss, Arianna Boss, Diana Boss, Tchialayna Boss, Magdalena Boss, Layliana Boss, Gavin Boss, Micah Boss, Michael Boss, Liam Joseph, William Joseph, Ethan Joseph, Eddrea Joseph, Jaylen Joseph, Harmony Joseph, Jayden Joseph, Tyler Joseph, Brycen Joseph, Jeff Joseph Jr., Robens Beauplan, Leo Beauplan Jr., Ronajiah Saint Fleur, Ryan St Fleur, Zachariah Beauplan, Annabelle Beauplan, David Beauplan, Josiah Beauplan, Joshua Beauplan, Kayden Augustin, Edwin Augustin, Aiden Augustin, Brielle Augustin, Jaydah Beauplan, Jayven Beauplan, Aliyah Beauplan, Cariyah Kelly, Calani Kelly, Andre Malcom Jr., Roman Atilus, Rielly Atilus, Avah Holley and Ralph Rousseau.

We also want to thank the extended families for their love and support: Dezeme, Hyppolite, Boss, and to the whole PHBC church where she was a member during her journey in America.

Our mom was a devoted Christian. She inspired us to serve God. Ephesian 4:32 was her credo in dealing with people. She was kind and compassionate always to everyone and forgave everyone as God has done it for us through Jesus Christ. She served everyone with no prejudice. She taught us all to be an asset to society instead of a liability. As an example, she came to America in the eighties and worked for $3-4 dollars and was very happy to do it. She would wake up 4 o’clock in the morning to be at work in Deerfield beach. Not being dependent to anyone was her gold. With that kind of lifestyle, I call on everyone to try to live the lifestyle that she once lived. The role model that she was for many if not for all. The determination to accept everyone without prejudice. The desire to be self-provided, the joy to know that she was an asset to everyone but not a liability to anyone.

As we mourned the departure of such an Icon, we want to do it in a form of a celebration of her accomplishments. We want to call on the vigilance of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to always be up to the task. We understand the difficult road that lays ahead of us, I encourage all of us to take humility as our combat field, understanding as our weapon, love, compassion as our shield and mutual acceptance as our goal. With this kind of determination, we will certainly continue with our mom legacy.

REST IN PEACE MOM!!!!!!!!