It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Josephine J. Spires of Palm Beach, Florida on July 30th 2020. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years: Ben Spires, Two daughters: Lynette Sheppard and Dawn Sheppard-Rivera, Four grandchildren: Giovanni, Jesse, Mikey, Alexia, and One great grandson: Giovanni Junior.
Josephine cherished her family and friends and was full of life. She volunteered as a Eucharistic Minister and was always willing to help others in need. She had a love for music, dancing, fishing, red roses and the ocean.
Josephine was a strong woman, her battle with health was ongoing and she was a fighter. She is at peace now and will be missed tremendously and always loved from the deepest of our hearts.
A Public Visitation will take place on Thursday, August 6, 2020 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024. A Funeral Mass will immediately follow at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church at 2000 S. State Road, Miramar, Florida 33023.
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A.King
August 4, 2020, 1:34 am
My heart is heavy. knowing what it feels like to lose a dear loved one. And Just knowing of your family, and the love that surrounds you all, I’m deeply sorry, and I pray god wraps his loving arms around you, in your time of need. My condolence. Angela King and family.
Cindy Knight
August 4, 2020, 2:43 am
To Ben, Dawn, Lynette, and all the rest of the family members, Wayne and I want to extend our deepest condolences for the loss of JJ. Having known her since I was in high school she always had a welcoming home, was always full of life, and never took herself too seriously. The love she had for her family was easy to see. She always had nice things to say about me and my family. I loved to see her dance and she loved to see others dance too. She will be missed by all but if we listen closely I am sure we will hear her dancing shoes tapping away. Much love to all.
Cindy
Dayami Pachtman
August 4, 2020, 12:18 pm
R.I.P JJ
Love Dayami
Simone McKenzie
August 4, 2020, 5:01 pm
JJ, thank you for the privilege of the time you shared with us. I will always celebrate your strength, laughter, kindness, & warrior heart. Above all, I will never forget the love and warmth you always shared. It made a difference in my life and all the lives you touched. Now, there’s a new angel in heaven and her name is JJ, and she’s going to make a difference there too. I love you. R.I.P.
Patricia Ausburn
August 4, 2020, 5:53 pm
Our deepest sympathy to you Lynette & all your family. I remember your mother & my mother as good friends for many years when she would come regularly to my sister Susan to get her nails done several years ago. I remember your mother as always laughing, having alot of fun and being a great support and friend to everyone she came in contact with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Kim
August 4, 2020, 6:04 pm
I will miss you sweet lady, great memories of you and your dear family over the years. Until we meet again, you will forever be with us in spirit! Love you, Kim Todd
Savoy family
August 4, 2020, 9:45 pm
Our condolences to you and your family. May God hold you through this difficult time. Stay strong my friend. We love you!!
Donna K Martinez
August 4, 2020, 10:41 pm
Thinking about all of you and your loss. DK Martinez
Olga Rob Conde
August 4, 2020, 11:53 pm
Our condolences to the entire JJ’s family group, we know she will be missed, however she’s in a great place, and our heart’s will forever have her close, God Blessed JJ, and her new home in heaven❤️❤️❤️🙏
Marie Luce Catherine Josma
August 5, 2020, 3:05 pm
Thinking about you and the entire family. Keep you in prayers Lynette . Receive my deepest condolences. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
The Martinez Family
August 5, 2020, 4:52 pm
“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose; all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
Our heart is heavy with the loss of JJ. She has such a kind and spirited soul! Our condolences to the entire family, JJ will be missed immensely! Lots of LOVE… Bobbi, Michael & Bobbi ❤️
Suzy Atwood
August 5, 2020, 10:49 pm
My Prayers are with your family. I pray that god surrounds his love in your hearts and minds! Iv known JJ since around 1985 met her at Cleopatra nails whare I worked as a manicurist. She came in 1 day to have her nails done and we hit it off right away we were bff’s for sure immediately! I have such fond memories of our time we spent together, always having our heart to heart talks as we both liked to talk. Also my mom was good friends with JJ everytime she came for her nails my mom would be there having those heart to heart talks as JJ was so wonderful dealing with other people’s lives making a positive out of a negative. She will be missed for sure,but her spirit lives on in her family. I’m so blessed to have been a part of JJ’s life! Sincerely with my Love and my deepest sympathy!!! Suzy Atwood
Gina
August 6, 2020, 2:04 am
Dear Ben,Dawn,and Lynette,
I wish I could be there with you for Aunt Judy’s funeral and spend time together remembering all the fun times we had together as a family. I will always remember her laugh, smile and warmth. I’m sure she and my dad are up there looking down on us and laughing while mixing up lots of cocktails. I hope to see you soon and we will have a memorial party in their memory . Xxooo Thinking of you guys.
Gina
Suzi Atwood
August 6, 2020, 4:39 am
My prayers are with you Lynette Dawn and Ben. All of JJ’s family are in my prayers. I met JJ back in 1984 at Cleopatra nails whare I worked as a nail tech. I did her nails the 1st time we met we were bff’s right away! With her big personality her humor her kind heart always wanting to help with our heart to heart talks. We were like family back in the day when Lynette would babysit my kids when we lived in Miramar at the townhouses off county line. My mom was friends with JJ too. They would have those heart to heart talks as well especially because my mom was going thru alot back then. I’m so grateful and thankful to have had JJ in my life! She was a true friend and now I have to say goodbye to my friend. However her spirit will live on with her family and friends. Sincerely with Love and my condolences Suzy 🙏🙏🙏❤⚘🌻
Nikki
August 7, 2020, 12:19 am
Words can’t express how much I loved, J.J. Knowing her from such a young age, she always made me feel special. Her laugh, her realness and the love she gave not only to me, but also my son who every time she saw him, she was feeding him food. Lol. From those amazing Easter picnics to just hanging out at her home to always convincing me to do the Pony dance at all the functions. Lol
My deepest condolences to Ben, Dawn, Lynette and the rest of the family as I know this is a difficult time.
J.J, you will be missed, but never forgotten. 💜💜💜
God has another angel above.
Nikki