Dr. Josepha (Josie) Etoki Ewongwo Burnley, 44, passed away on June 30th, 2016 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born on December 20th, 1971 in Muea, Southwest Province, Cameroon the eldest daughter of Late Mr. Emmanuel Jude Ewongwo and Mrs. Martina Mayo Ewongwo. Josie worked as a diabetes prevention coordination for the Indian Health Services under Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Efesoa Burnley and her father Mr. Emmanuel Jude Ewongwo. Josie is survived by her mother, Martina; siblings, Patrick, Esther, Bona, Adeline, Marie, Oliver, Stergie, Emmanuel, and Agnes; niece and nephews, Sherou, Aidan Jude, Simon, Emmanuel, Joshua, and Kaziah; in-laws, Joseph, Sona, Emmanuel, Yves, and Simon; step-children, Robert and Devon; other relatives; her OPSAN family; and many friends.
The visitation will be held from 4pm-8pm on Friday, July 22nd, 2016 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338. A memorial service will follow from 8pm-2am at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338. There will be a funeral service from 10am-12pm on Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N Sarival Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Burial will follow service at Resthaven Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301.
Josie lived her life without reservation; she was passionate about serving her community, her faith, her family & friends. Josie was a fun-loving lady who touched the lives of many, and always strived to improve the lives of others. She enjoyed reading, socializing with friends, watching TV (especially crime based shows and hallmark movies), working out, and politics. She will be greatly missed by all.
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