Josephine Mabe Grady

Josephine Mabe Grady, 83, of Dickenson St., Morganton, NC died Friday, February 12, 2010 at her residence. Born in Burke County, NC on January 1, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William Herbert Mabe, Sr. and Eva Seagle Mabe. Josephine was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and retired from Shadowline.She is survived by her daughter, R. Kim Grady of Morganton; a granddaughter, Dawn Grady Burr and husband, Jay, of Conway, SC; two great-grandchildren; Cody Burr and Nikki Burr; and a number of nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, Josephine was preceded in death by her son, Stephen Michael "Mickey" Grady; brothers, William Mabe, Jr. and Bob Mabe; a sister, Quteen Nusz; and a former husband, Robert W. Grady.A graveside service will be held Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Forest Hill Cemetery with Rev. Larry Thompson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the French or German Clubs at Patton High School, 701 Enola Road, Morganton, NC 28655. Sossoman Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.