Birth date: Dec 30, 1936 Death date: Apr 13, 2020
Josephine Peebles, 83, went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 13, 2020. A Florida girl, Josephine born in Tampa, Florida to Peter and Maria LaBruzzo on December 30, 1936. Josephine worked for several years at Martin Marietta. S Read Obituary
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Mama Josie.....that’s what I have always called her. She was so warm and enchanting. When I would walk in the door, she would yell hello to me and grab me and give me the best hugs ever.!!! Loved her soo much! I miss you and know that we will see each other again. Thank you for everything, Josie..
Sweet Josie, thank you for the many years of laughs, hugs and love! Rest well until we see you again! Much love, Michele
My Mom was my everything to me she was not only by best friend she was my world. She always encouraged me that I can do anything and to not be afraid. When I would take Mom to her doctors appointments I would hold her hand as we walked in the offices. Mom and I would sit in the waiting room laughing and taking selfies together or making videos of singing Happy Birthday to my sister and brother and her always wanting telling us about the day we were born. Momma I am going to miss our lunches together and our conversations through out the day. I am going to miss hearing you tell me good night every night when I called. Momma made friends everywhere we went. From the nurses and doctors at the doctors office and the hospital, to the servers at the restaurants we use to go for lunch she was always greeted with a hug. Momma would say hi to everyone that made eye contact with her. She loved butterflies she loved playing games on her phone she loved making me laugh. Mom you are in my heart you are what makes me strong.
How can you best describe our cousin Josie? She always had a smile on her face, always a cheerful greeting to offer and always a beautiful smile to share. She spread sunshine wherever she went and always had a twinkle in her eye. Oh, yes - and,
boy, did she love to dance! Some of the best memories of my youth include seeing her and her brother, Joe LaBruzzo, dancing at family weddings. I still remember how they danced at my wedding 34 years ago. Somehow I know that they are once again dancing together in the celestial palace! God bless Josie and her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as all of those who knew and loved this wonderful woman! Much love to all of you from your Tampa family.❤️
My Mother was one of strength and optimistic ways, her saying was "Everything is going to work out." She was one that knew no stranger and had a smile and away to make everyone fall in love with her. It always made my heart so happy when she would walk into a room everyone was always so excited she was there. Mom use to love to sing she would even get the hospital staff to sing with her. Mom I pray to God I become every bit of what you were. Momma taught me to be strong and to be loving and to always keep the faith. I miss you every second Momma you are an amazing person God is lucky to have you with him.
You always to us kids that you loved us and was proud of us and no matter what we should always be there for each other. Momma would tell people she has 3 wonderful children. Well Mom you 3 children had one wonderful Mother.
I Love you Momma I will meet you in my dreams.
Regina
Mom I love you and thank you for making me who I am and I will miss you.
My mother was a loving mother full of life with a big heart. She enjoyed talking to everyone and just wanted to make people happy. She enjoyed the time she spent with family with neighbors and those around her including the hospital workers she praised of their kindness. She struggled with health issues for a long time and she always tried to stay strong. She would say I take it one day at a time.
This time that one day April 13, 2020 the day after Easter the lord came to her asked her to come live with him. Knowing she has done all she can do here she took his hand and said good bye and don’t cry for me but be happy for the life we had. She made sure to instill the meaning of family and love in us her children to make sure we would always be there for each other. That was one thing she wished for all families. To have the love for each other to be there for each other. May the lord bless you and your family has he has ours.
