Josephine Burgess' Obituary
Josephine, affectionately known as Shirley, passed away on July 29, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born to Cecil and Sylvia Escoffery in Kingston, Jamaica.
She was married to Ferdinand Burgess in December 1963, and later had 6 children, two of which predeceased her in death. In 1989, Josephine migrated to the USA and lived in Philadelphia PA, before moving to Miami, Florida in 2003 to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and caring for her grandchildren more than anything else.
Shirley was loved by all who knew her, particularly her grandchildren, who she had a special love for, and would always spoil them. She was the official nanny to all her grandchildren.
Shirley is survived by her husband Ferdy; daughters, Andrea (aka. Vee) and Carol; sons David and Micheal (aka. Billy), her brother George, and sister Denise, along with 11 Grandchildren, 13 Great grandchildren, her cousins, nieces, and nephews.
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