Josephine (Smith) Pinkston

Josephine “Josie” Pinkston, 75, of Shawneetown, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 7:45 a.m. at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.  She was born on December  3, 1937 in Shawneetown, the daughter of Joe Claude and Alice May (Back) Smith. She married Thomas Ezra Pinkston on March 21, 1960, he preceded her in death on December 9, 2007.  She was a member of Junction General Baptist Church.  Josie is survived by three daughters, Marilyn and Ray Nally of Morganfield, Ky., Pam and Jerry Bryant of Junction, Debbie and Tim Moore of Shawneetown; two sons, Tom and Gena Pinkston, Charlie and Linda Pinkston of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; one sister, Claudia and Jackie Lee Vaughn of Shawneetown; two brothers, James Smith of Brandon, Fla., Elmer Smith of Carmi; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Shelia Pinkston; one sister, Pauline Back; and one brother, Joe Smith.  Visitation for Josie will be on Friday, November 22nd from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown.  Funeral service will be on Saturday, November 23rd at 1 p.m. with Reverend Michael Rushing officiating.  Burial will be at Westwood Cemetery near Shawneetown.  Memorials for Josie can be made to the Junction General Baptist Church.  Internet condolences may be made at the website, www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.