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| Josephine Woolridge Edward 1896-1974 |
On October 29, 1974, Sister Josephine Woolridge Edward departed his life at 9:35 p.m., at the home of her sister, Mrs. Easter Woolridge Vining in Montpelier, LA.
Mrs. Josephine Woolridge was born June 10, 1896, to the wedlock of Mr. Harris Woolridge and Mrs. Irene Smith Woolridge and later she met and married Rev. Arthur Edward, who preceded her in death. One son was born to this union, he also preceded her in death.
Sister Josephine was converted at an early age at Old Tinners A.M.E. Church under the leadership of Rev. Tom Richardson which later became Morgan Chapter A.M.E. Church of Montpelier, LA.
She was a faithful member and served on the Stuardress C Board and was a member of the Missionary. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to everyone in the community even though sometimes sick.
She leaves to mourn, one sister, Mrs. Easter Woolridge Vining of Montpelier, LA., four brothers, Rev. Lee Woolridge of Montpelier, LA, Ferdann Woolridge, and Mr. Jerdan (Teran) Woolridge both of Amite, La., and Mr. Charlie Woolridge of Hammond, LA and a host of relatives and friends.
