Josephine Marion Richey

APRIL 19, 1938 – OCTOBER 22, 2021

Josephine Marion Richey, age 83, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on October 22, 2021.

She was born April 19, 1938, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Curtis J Eisman Sr. and Rosa (Masters) Eisman.

Josephine is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Carl William Richey Sr.; her five children: Jody Winko (Gary), Rosalie Dabelow (Marvin), Arlene Gavin, Carl W. Richey Jr. (Anna), and Louella Richey Brown (Marc); her 11 grandchildren: Christopher, Barry, and Nicholas Winko, Holly and Daniel Jaeger, Emily and Michael Gavin, Justin, Matthew, and Andrew Cobb, and Joey Brown; along with her 11 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Blanche Campbell, Curtis J. Eisman II (Lilly), June Davis, Betty Lou Wright (Sam), David Eisman, and nieces and nephews.

Josephine was known for her beautiful poetry. She was a published poet and majored in creative writing at Indiana State University. She enjoyed jewelry making, baking, and caring for her family. During her adult life, she served as a school crossing guard, preschool teacher, and assisted the city directory work.

She was a member of the International Society of Poets and Union Christian Church of Terre Haute.

Josephine is preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Helen Lykens, Rosalie Powell, Cora J. Germain, Ruth Ann Jones, and Norman L. Eisman.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021, from 10 am-12 pm at Roselawn Funeral Home. A Memorial service will begin at 12 pm with Pastor Ric May officiating, and a Chapel Committal service to follow.

Josephine will be laid to rest in the Chapel of Memories at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net.