Josie Craft Henry Towe Obituary (1927 - 2015)

Josie Craft Henry Towe, 88, of Russellville, died Friday, February 13, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. The daughter of Joseph and Ida Blair Craft, she was born February 13, 1927 in Leslie. Josie was a Charter member of Pottsville Assembly of God Church, where she taught children's Sunday school. She was retired from the Pottsville School District. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary-Charter Member. Josie enjoyed quilting, flower and vegetable gardening and she was a caring and dependable friend. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Carroll R. Henry, Doyle R. Towe; and twelve brothers and sisters. Survivors include son, William Henry (Johnnie) of Russellville; daughter, Dean Strickland (John) of Russellville; brother, Edwin Craft of Ft. Worth, TX; four granddaughters, Gana Hudson, Gayla Henry, Jennifer Robinson (Reid), Susie Strickland Watkins (Robb); grandson, John David Strickland (Lori), four great-granddaughters, Eva, Alyssa, Greer and Arden. Graveside Service will be held at 2PM, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville. Rev. Tom Walker will officiate. Burial is under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, AR 72801. PDF Printable Version