Ms. Josephine Scott

Josephine Mckelvey (Jo) was born in Moncks Corner, SC on July 2, 1937. She was the third of five children born to Francis and Angeline Mckelvey. Josephine attended Berkeley High School and graduated with her high school diploma. She relocated to New York where she married James Scott on August 11, 1957. She was an ultimate caregiver and mother to Michael, Eric, Angela, MaryEllen, James (J-me), Charlmers (Poncho) and John. Josephine was employed at Chase Manhattan where she retired after many years of service. As a retiree, Jo kept herself busy by being an active participant in her community. She enjoyed volunteering during elections and sitting tenant patrol with her neighbors and close friends and loved playing bingo. Josephine was a selfless person giving her all to many. Josephine affectionately known to many as “Jo” lived most of her life in New York, but always stayed connected to her roots in South Carolina. Family was something that was very important to Jo. She often held their well-being close to her heart. Many will agree that Jo was always at her best when she was surrounded by her family, even up to the day she parted this earth. She was always there to give her love, and expected little in return. Jo was very kind-spirited and didn’t have to work hard to see the good in others, it came naturally to her because she knew that is what God would have her do. Jo was a spiritual woman with a strong faith in God. She always encouraged others by listening to them and turning their troubles over to God. Her spirit has touched her loved ones in ways that no one can imagine. To know Jo was to love her; as her grandchildren will say, “everyone needs a Jo.” The memories she leaves us will live in our hearts forever. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents Francis and Angeline McKelvey, sister Ruth Major, husband James Scott, son Duncan Eric Scott, and grandson Jamal McKelvey. Survivors include two brothers Thomas and Francis Mckelvey of Moncks Corner, SC; two sisters Lillian Vanish of Brooklyn, NY and Kathaleen McKelvey of Moncks Corner, SC; son Michael (Sadie) McKelvey of Moncks Corner, SC, daughter Angela Scott of Brooklyn, NY, daughter Maryellen Scott of Brooklyn, NY; son James (J-me) Scott, son Charlmers “Poncho” (Shirna) Scott of Lawton, OK; son John Scott of Brooklyn, NY; grandchildren-Brandi Sewell, Tarsha Sewell, Michael Anthony Mckelvey, Alicia Scott, Tyshawn Scott, James Scott, Keshawna Scott, Johnathan Scott, Ericka Scott, Taylaun Scott, Tremarqese Myers, Kenytra Scott-Turner, Darien Scott, Justin Scott; Great grandchildren Keith Jennings, Za’ria Mckelvey, Kendra Johnson, Jasai Scott, Kaia McLamb, Jullian Scott, and Ellayla Scott; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Ms. Josephine Scott

July 2, 1937 - April 13, 2019