December 22, 1945 ~ July 23, 2023 (age 77)
With sadness and compassion, Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc., Statesboro Chapel, along with the Family, announce the passing of Ms. Josie Bell Mercer Lundy.
Ms. Josie Bell Mercer Lundy, age 77, of Statesboro, GA., passed peacefully away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at East Georgia Medical Regional Center after an extended illness.
She received her education in the Bulloch County Public School System, graduating from Williams James High School, class of 1964. She received her CNA from Swainsboro Technical College.
Josie worked as a nurse for over 15 years at Bulloch Memorial Hospital and retired from Cooperwiss Tools and Home Health Care.Josie worked as a nurse for over 15 years at Bulloch Memorial Hospital and retired from Cooperwiss Tools and Home Health Care.
She was an active member in several churches. She was secretary of the Usher Board at Thomas Grove Missionary Baptist Church for several years. The Mother of Turning Point Tabernacle, where she was ordained as an Evangelist after serving over 20 years. She served on the Mother Board and Ministerial Staff at United Fellowship Worship Center. Josie was ordained as a Pastor at New Life Apostolic Temple of Praise.
She is survived by her children, Sheryl Span, Michelle Howard, Rashon (Connie) Howard, and Carlos Howard all of Statesboro, GA; sisters, Annie Lee Mercer-Smith, Augusta, GA, Mary (Alfonzo) Ellis, Norfolk, VA, and Vanessa Sue Anderson, Orlando, FL; brother, Henry Floyd Mercer, St. Petersburg, FL; 27 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral arrangement are incomplete at this time but will be announced later by Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc.
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