Josephine Virginia Kearns

Josephine Virginia Fowler Kearns, 95, of Point Pleasant, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019, at her home. She was born October 6, 1923, in Maggie, WV, a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Fowler and Evalena (Fisher) Fowler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Wyatt Kearns; sisters, Margaret Rosenberger, Elizabeth "Libby" Wooten, and Harriet VanMatre; brothers, Richard S. Fowler and Jackson H. Fowler; and two infant brothers. Jo was a member of the Bellemead United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant. She was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School Class of 1942. During her working career, Jo was employed by local banks, worked in payroll for Kroger in Charleston, and returned to Point Pleasant to work at the Mason County Courthouse in records. She ultimately retired from West Virginia Mallable Iron Company. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Rodney Cunningham of Point Pleasant; son and daughter-in-law, James Wyatt "Jim" and Lanie Kearns of Pickerington, OH; four granddaughters, Erin (Evan) Nave of Vincennes, IN, Emily Kearns of Naples, FL, Ellen (Luke) Tanner of Big Island, VA, and Elaine Kearns of High Point, NC; three great-grandchildren, Elyana Nave, Eden Nave, and Ezekiel "Zeke" Nave; sister-in-law, Donna Fowler of Mason; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2019, at Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial will follow at Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. The family would like to acknowledge their appreciation to special caregiver, Connie Hoffman, and the wonderful and caring Hospice staff, especially Keith and Kelly for their kindness, compassion and exceptional care shown to our mother during her illness. Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.