Josephine N Chukwuemeka BA, MSc, MBA

Rest in perfect Peace Josey. Thank you for all your kindness. You are loved.

This is truly a sad turn out of events for all families involved especially the Good people of Awka. Josy as we all referred to her was an exceptional human,This radiated in everything she did and I loved her like a sister. I really don’t know how to console her family but I pray GOD finds a way to grant them peace.She would be truly missed.

Rest well Josey. I’ll miss our debates

My dearest and most precious Josey. Words truly eludes me at this point because this is still such a total shock. I can not imagine referring to you in past tense because you are always so full of Life. From our days at university in Nigeria. We always stayed in touch and contact with each other throughout the years and catching up by phone and in person when possible. I feel so sad not being able to attend your daughters wedding invitation and you cordially accepted this. During our last telephone discussion we spoke about the importance of staying in touch and also arranging to meet up more frequently than before because otherwise life’s chores would just pass us by and who knows when another event might creep up. Josey my Josey l miss you so very much and thank you for always being there for me throughout the years. I feel so bad that we will never get a chance this earthly plane to see one another again. I miss your enthusiasm for life. Your caring and loving nature. All the advice you have rendered throughout our years together. The breakfast we shared together at the Hilton hotel, your attendance of my granddaughters first birthday celebration. Our dancing together at the bootleggers reunion party event, our Abu site days, and our private discussions together. I will never so goodbye to you. You will always stay alive in my thoughts and memories. Even drafting this message on your memorial page seems false and so unreal. The reality still has not sunk in yet. I wish you peace, love and comfort resting in the boxum of Abraham in Heaven. Heaven has gained another Beautiful Angel this year. May God console your family members and also is your closest friends. I will miss your thoughtfulness and caring nature. Love you always my darling diva and sister from another mother. God bless you always and may you be accepted into paradise. Hugs my darling. Miss you always.

Silence, sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch. We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. Thank you Josey for all you were. I will miss you. Good night big sis.

Josey…… The news of your passing was and remains really heartbreaking.. I pray God’s comfort over your entire family at this difficult time. You were so vibrant, so full of life…I always loved your energy and that ever ready, super generous smile and laughter… We find solace in knowing that you are in a much better place now. You will be sorely missed… “Little” Simi (as you and the rest of my sister’s friends wouldn’t stop saying).

Josey love

Dear Josey, I am in shock. Bubbly and happy Josey gone with her smile. Gone with 2022 but never to be forgotten. I am thankful for the moments we had recently, laughs, catching up and all. I moved to the UK more permanently and planned to connect with you more, you can’t imagine how shocked I am at this turn of events. This wasn’t the plan, but we bow to The Maker of man, The One who knows all things. Rest dear Josey, you siezed every moment and lived happy!!. Well done!! May God wrap His arms around your mummy (my dear Nibo sister), your siblings, your children and your in-laws. Comfort for them all, we pray Thee. Carpe Diem!! . Lots of love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Chinweoke

Today I feel the heavy weight of the loss that is Josey’s life. As one of her baby sisters friends I can truly say that I loved Josey. Her love for politics, travel, fashion, her children and siblings, fitness and cycling, her work and current affairs inspired me. I wish I had more time with her and I will forever cherish our conversations and her charming/witty banter. Josey will forever be a star and I thank God for the gift of knowing her. Rest in Peace and may the good Lord grant comfort, joy and blessings to the entire Chukwuemeka family whenever her name is mentioned.

Darling Josey,    It is so hard to write this….   Josey and I, first met in 2012 through a fitness group – Women Encouraging Women (WEW) and we became friends albeit virtual. We then met face-to-face at the Houston Half marathon race which we ran together in 2017. Thereafter, it was very easy to form a close friendship with you despite the many miles that separated us due to your candor and vulnerability.    You shared your life including your highs (triumphs) and your lows (struggles) with your friends and made even the mundane things in life interesting. Through your face book post, I knew your work commute, your colleagues from work and funny stories on the train. I followed niecey-poo’s birth and her growth. You shared stories of your lovely daughters, the challenges you faced and lessons you learnt raising them to become the successful young women that you were so proud of. In sharing these stories you inspired and encouraged other mothers especially me!    Oh, your beloved mother! Who did you leave her for? Your life revolved around your Family and they meant the whole world to you! This love was very obvious to us and we relished the funny banter with your siblings.    Josey, who will keep me updated with politics? I often teased you and nicknamed your page, ‘JNN’ (Josey News Network). JNN was my go-to page for global news. Thus, it was unusual when the British prime Minister resigned and there was no update from you. That was how I got wind of your illness. I checked in through our usual communication channel and got no response from you! I prayed fervently for your recovery but I guess God had a different plan.    Josey, you loved debate, analysis, and lending your opinion, but you did it in the most respectful, intellectual, and thoughtful manner. I loved reading your breakdown of any topic. You will write paragraphs in the comment section of posts explaining your stance and then end with, ‘Just my two cents’ ….LOL. We will then continue the banter or debate privately.   Josey, you had so much zeal for life that I cannot believe death overpowered you! You have left me devastated and heart broken.  Obi agbawa gom!   I will miss your JNN news updates …  I will miss your niecey-poo post, train commute stories and banter with your siblings, to mention a few… I will miss the very essence of You!   I pray that God welcomes you into heaven. I pray that God comforts your Family whom you loved so much.  I pray your Family feel your presence and love for the rest of their own lives.    Rest in Peace, Josey.   Love you Sis Ifey Utah (Richmond, Virginia USA)

Josey, I cherish all the moments and memories you represent. You truly lived and we are blessed by your experiences. Praying for strength for your family.

Josey, you lived so fully! You shared your joys and highs and family and love and life with us online. Gosh, you helped me through Trump times man! You loved your family so much and shared them with us freely …. My heart absolutely breaks for them ….. I can’t believe you’re gone. I’m still in shock…… I’m praying for Gods comfort for them. Rest in Peace Sis.

EGO AKABOGU Jessy, it’s really very hard to believe that you are no more on this earth. It was very sad news for me. I didn’t know how to call your mum and what to tell her. You loved your whole family and always bring your siblings together. You were a mother to them all including your mum. You were such a caring, loving wonderful and supportive lady. I remember how you always took your mum and myself out for lunch and shopping anytime I visited London. You were a wonderful lady with a heart of gold. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace and may Almighty GOD give your mum, children and siblings the fortitude to bear this loss. We love you but GOD loves you most. We miss you Jossy.

Josey!!!! Hmm, you are one of those people who is larger than life. Always positive and playful. I will always remember your smile and enthusiasm in everything you did. You always made everything seem more glamorous. Going out with you always felt we were going to the Oscars. Oh, I will miss you. I thought that there was time to hang out again, to tell you how things turned out since I left England but life is short no matter how long we live here. Josey, everyone misses you and is hurt by your sudden departure. Thank you for the joy you brought to everyone you came across. We love you so much!!!!

An old Hebrew quote says, there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother…Oh my love, you were more than a friend…more than a sister…a confidante, a burden-bearer, a light that shone so bright that everyone who came in contact with you was illuminated.  My true friend jojo as I fondly call you from day 1 ,we met in 1984  and till  this  summer ,we spoke and and laughed about different things :Titilops,as you fondly call me with a smile in your voice saying  how you are home waiting for your check ups etc  Josey,would  travel to come to where I am once she is well informed let me catch up with you she would plan around your schedule . I remember when we had a play date in Paris , went on the Eiffel Tower together with all the scary fun memories we shared  Your 40th in Dubai was awesome , you Made most of us know the Emirates . It was indeed a phenomenal lifetime  experience with you. They say “ten friends can’t play together for ten years”, but you and I were an exception to that rule! For several decades, since our childhood, our friendship turned family has grown from strength to strength….but alas death! Where is thy sting?  https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f494.svg On Monday the 20th, my spirit was shattered as I felt so uncomfortable since you were not responding to messages then I asked my sister to go knock on your day ,little did I know that this was it until I got the strange call from Tessy on Wednesday evening ……….. My heart will never forget you, your name and your memories are forever etched in my soul and my story will never be complete without you in it.  Thank you for living life at full. Thank you for believing! Thank you for showing what true love is and for teaching me the virtue of true friendship. Josey, I will forever miss you and I love you so much Jojo as I fondly call you   https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f90e.svg&nbsp ; Good night my sweet beloved friend. Titilope Awe FGGC CAL 90’

Hmmmmm, i don’t even know where to start from, I remember the first time we met in Fggc Calabar, it was actually our first night in boarding school and we were all unpacking our bags and I remember crying and was very sad and the next thing i heard was someone in the sweetest british accent shouting down the dormitory asking who had WAWTUH, I remember looking up at Josey and thinking who is this girl that’s not crying and seems very happy on her first day in boarding school.. I remember the days we looked forward to our visiting days and would share our provisions together, i remember how happy you were when you had a little sister and how your World fell when you lost your dad, hmmmm, your first crush, Titilope Awe do you remember how she would go on and on about him?.. Titi was the only one who could dance out of the 3 of us, josey and I both had 2 left feet, but josey did not give up, she would dance at the slightest opportunity.. I sent messages to your inbox, text, called and became worried when you were incommunicado, I had no choice but to call Titi and Pamela to ask of you and was told you were recovering only to hear this sad news last week, I went into the toilet at work and cried like a baby, you were a strong woman, a dedicated mother, a loving daughter, a wonderful sister and a fantastic friend but God knows best.. My Beautiful Childhood Friend Josephine Chukwuemeka, may the Good Lord forgive you your sins and may your beautiful beautiful beautiful soul rest in perfect peace.. May the Good Lord give your family especially your mum the fortitude to bear this great loss, you will be greatly missed..

Good bye my dear friend Josey! You called me your fun loving friend but you were the one full of life and fun! The way you supported, loved and lived life to the fullest would forever be in my memory and heart! Thanks for all your support. I will miss your updates and conversations on politics, career, holidays and the list goes on! I knew you were one of kind when you came out to support me during the London Marathon; bringing me iced cold water and waited for me at the finish line to ensure you got those pictures! No doubt you are now singing with the angels as you were an angel on earth!!!…Naa n’udo Josey B’anyi!!!! Beulah. London, HOTR, WEW, Naija Runners

Naa n’udo Josey B’anyi!!!!

So sad to hear about your passing jolly Cocoa Jo. I met you through your friend via a cycling group during Covid and we bonded straight away. May your beautiful soul rest in peace.

Thank God you lived a full life. The Lord Himself will comfort your family. Rest on friend. Christy Fadipe

I have gone to your Facebook page several times just scrolling through. Will miss all your posting about your girls and family at large, your political commentaries, your passion for fitness, and most importantly your kindness which you display by celebrating others. Rest in Peace Friend

This has been a shock for me in my admiration of you from afar. Everyone close and known to you have been impacted and devastated by the suddenness of this. It was pleasing to reconnect with you after Fegocal and then again at London Southbank. I recall till today the inspiring conversation you had with me when I became a parent and how you told me you had gone back to do a masters at imperial and i could do it and to choose my time and dive. I eventually did and I am thankful to you. Despite the drift in our collegiality and distance and time, You had this calm and astute way of handling many diverse issues and led the development of our alumni social media group. Everytime you shared snippets of your life, it reassured me that you were one with a joy seeking, cogenial soul. You didn’t change much from the Josey in moremi house, always cool, calm and just generally a momma bear. You will be remembered for being such an inspiration with a zest for life and your can do approach to so much. Sleep well dear one.

It was a rude shock getting the news of Josey Chuks demise. Moreso, a great loss us all, FGGC Calabar Old girls. We pray God in His infinite mercies comfort her family at this difficult moment. Rest On Josey, you were an Amazon of our time.

Oh my word Josey, I should have known something was wrong when I didn’t see your usual insightful posts on politics. In my wildest dreams I did not think you would leave us so soon. No more posts of your travel to work, politics, reality tv, niecypoo etc? May God grant your loved ones the fortitude to bear this huge loss and may your soul rest in peace.

Josey I cannot believe you are gone. Sharon called and told me you were gone You were the first to respond to my post about divorce in a positive manner that console my soul. Through the years you check in on me and the little one. I said I would visit so you could show me the country side. You did not mention you were leaving us. Condolences to your dear Mum, your two daughters and the rest of your family. Rest well my Sister until we meet again on the other side.

I remember you as always so jovial and a light in the room. May your soul continue to rest in peace .

We had a program in church to place the name of our loved ones that had departed and are now a star. I did one for Josey, because while here with us physically she was a star and even more so now she’s our star that keeps shining.  Josey made a great mark in our heart and I’m sure she’s there shinning and smiling. We miss her but I’m sure heaven gained a gem and a beautiful star. Everytime we look up and see a shinning star let’s rejoice for I’m sure that’s our dear Josey shinning and saying “I got you ” we love Josey and we shine because we know you’re shinning too. 

Dear Josey, may your sweet soul rest in peace! May the Lord grant your daughters, mum and family strength at this time xxx

I still cannot believe you’re gone from this world JOSEY! That you have left this world and with no farewells you have left me! It breaks my heart how i am missing you and its in those silent moments when my heart is in pain that the Memories of you my dear sister begins to play in my mind.The fun and laughter we shared through our childhood years until Adulthood, a sister so loving, so caring and true,You were always there to lend a listening ear,And have always shown how much you care about everyone around you.  I still cannot understand why this has happened But what can I do my dear sister? Its all Gods plan and we all must answer to his call someday.  Until we meet again were the pastures are green, And there will be no pain, No sorrow of heart, Only joy and laughter,  Rest in perfect peace. my sister JOSEPHINE ,, Gone but not forgotten!!! Love always.  Unoma Igwebuike

Still in shock, I haven’t read any posts on Instagram from Josey recently, especially to cover the last US mid term elections. Did not think too much of it because we all take breaks from social media. Josey, you have always been a friend. You have a heart larger than life. You have only started to reap the benefits of your hardwork, but I am sure God knows best. You are now an angel watching and protecting your family and love ones. I can’t even imagine what the family is going through, but in consolation to the family, you might have lost a daughter, a mother, sister, an aunty but you have gained an angel, she was an angel in flesh. Josey you will be missed.

This came as a rude shock.. still can’t believe you are gone. I am still speechless since I received this sad news. i know you are in a better place but we miss having your bubbling, kind, intelligent and happy nature here. MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE DEAR FRIEND AND SISTER. We can’t question God, God knows all things. I pray that my God comfort your mum, siblings and your children. It is well. GOOD NIGHT MY QUEEN. I LOVE AND CELEBRATE YOU ALWAYS.

Oh Josey…. Words fail me right now! I actually only met you in person once, yet I feel so so much pain hearing you are no more on this earth! We hit it off straight away when we met through a mutual friend (it was like I had known you for years!) Since then, I have followed your social media posts over the last 5 years! You shared your love for politics, fashion, family, fitness everything! I even messaged you to watch an episode of love island so you could do a write up on it which you immediately did! We laughed about it! I learnt so much from your posts Josey including all things American politics and even all the UK wahala with passport booking! You even told everyone how to get appointments! Boshakala as you always said! I cannot believe such awful awful news about you! I’m truly so so sad to hear you are gone. Heaven has gained an angel because you truly are something so special. Rest well my friend. Gone but will never be forgotten. May God grant you eternal rest and comfort your beautiful family through this time.

Sweet sweet Josey. I’m still struggling to come to terms with you being gone, and so suddenly. This Josey-sized hole in my heart I fear may never heal. I miss you so sweet friend, will remember you fondly always, live life with even greater exuberance in your honor, and definitely eat more of those pies you’d admire at Thanksgiving. Sleep easy girlie. Sleep easy.

Josie dear, To say the news of your passing was big shock is an understatement. I can’t believe I will never see you again. You were such a bubbly beautiful soul who radiates any room you enter. You have gone too soon but will never be forgotten. I pray God to give your children, mum and siblings the fortitude to bear the loss. May your beautiful soul continue to rest in perfect peace, Amen. Forever in our hearts, Auntie Patty Enukora

I had the pleasure to work with Josephine on a work project this past year. She had a truly incredible and infectious enthusiasm for life and often spoke of her family with obvious live and pride. I am so very sorry for your loss and just wanted to say what an amazing impression she could bring even to those who only knew her for a short while. Her light shone brightly and i hope that, in time, happy memories will ease the pain of her loss.

Dearest Josey…. words still fail me. Rest. You were larger than life and created space for everyone. Thank you for being such an inspiration, such a force of love and selflessness.

Hey Josey you were a shining light to everyone around you. Thank you for teaching me to live life to the full. I am so grateful that I got to share a fraction of doing life with you through our journey of fitness. Sleep tight and rest in peace my dear friend. I will always hold in my heart the beautiful memories we shared together. Sleep tight and rest in peace my dear friend. Love Mary Obodosike

Thank you for over 3 decades of friendship/ sistehood. Thank you, for listening ears, for laughing with me, crying with me, laughing at me, fighing with me, for secrets shared, for the many phone calls, hours discussing real life issues, stupid stories, funny stories, or mindless tv shows, for telling me off, for ur unwavering support and love, ur strength,ur loyalty, ur passion, ur generous spirit, for sharing ur wonderful family with me, for embracing and loving mine, for friends I met through you, for always showing up even when I didnt know I needed you, for teaching me to step out of my zone, for your kind words, supportive words, encouraging words, for celebrating even my smallest wins. Your heart was so big Josey..so so big.  Your loss is unfathomable and that I live in a world where you are no longer a drive, phone call or message away is excruciatingly painful but I am thankful for my many memories of you.  Rest well dear friend until we meet at Jesus’s feet.  Sun re o Ms Chuks, sun re. I love you dear friend

Josey..I’m at a loss for words. My heart weeps. You were kind, loving, humble and so full of life. I knew you were special when our paths first crossed in NKoT70s. We hit it off right away; I loved your positive energy and down-to-earth personality. We carried on to WEW and Naija Runners and you were always so relatable in our physical fitness journey. I was so excited to meet you for the first time when you came down to Texas for one of our races. We gisted non-stop on our drive from Houston to Galveston and back. Josey, my dearest friend and big sis, you touched lives in positive ways and inspired many with your candor. You will be missed. I take comfort knowing that you are smiling even more in the Lord’s bosom. I pray for your family, mum, daughters, siblings, relatives and friends. Rest in perfect peace…

Rest in peace Josie… may God comfort your family in Jesus name, Amen

Thank you Josey for always inspiring us to be fit. Thank you for your love and care through Ladies Kicking Asphalt. The group will not be the same again …. we constantly share memories of you. May your family feel the love of God surrounding them always RIP

Ada Chukwuemeka, my pride and joy. You were everything a mother would want in their first born daughter. Beautiful, selfless, loving and caring. A leader amongst your siblings I put my trust in you completely. Nothing was impossible for you, you could do and undo. After the passing of my husband, Lawrence sr, I worked hard to raise 6 children. After awhile it was you I trusted to take over. As always you did not let me down. What the Chukwuemeka bond is and who your siblings are today is because of the things you taught them. The importance of family, the importance of staying close no matter what happens and pushing forward no matter the odds. I have heard many things from others about who you were. Nkechi, Anwanya ka nwoke. Your life was a testimony. In any and every lifetime I would choose you as my Ada. Rest well Nkechi, rest well. Odugwu Nwanyi.  Your mother,  Kasie Chukwuemeka 

Hmmmm Josephine my dearest friend, word fail me. I really can’t believe you are no longer here. Hmmmm I don’t know what to say honestly. Just want to say a massive thank you for being a sweet sweet friend & sister. You were there, every step of the way. To say I miss you is an understatement. And I can’t even begin to ask God why? I know the angels received you well as you were looking very beautiful. May the Lord continue to comfort those of us you left behind & your lovely family. Rest well my beautiful hearted Josephiny as I fondly call you till we meet again in eternity to part no more. 

Writing this tribute is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. Because writing this tribute means I have to accept a loss that I am still not ready to accept. But as we start the process of saying goodbye to you, I cannot hold off on writing this any longer.  I’ve known Josey probably since I was a teenager, maybe even before. But it wasn’t until a few months ago that I really knew Josey. A chance meeting one evening in March, turned into an impromptu work discussion and a few weeks later, we were working together. This meant we were in meetings together everyday, we travelled together for work, so we had a lot of time to sit and talk about everything but work after our crazy work schedules. I’d always called her “sis”, but it wasn’t until those moments that she really became my sister. We spoke for almost 2 hours a few days before she went into hospital in September. Sadly, that was the last time we spoke, even though we chatted on WhatsApp a few times…..until the responses stopped coming.  Josey. Sis. I still can’t believe you are gone. Even now, it still feels unreal that I won’t hear that infectious laughter of yours anymore; that I won’t hear you say, “Lolu see ehn”…..before you launch into one of your long stories; that I won’t read your commentary on US politics anymore.  I miss you sis. I read somewhere that you never get over the death of a loved one, you just learn how to live with it. Sis, I still haven’t learnt how to live with losing you. If I’m honest, a part of me hopes I never do because that would mean acceptance. Maybe one day, I will. But for now, I will just say thank you Josey for being my sister. I love you and I miss you. Sleep well sis.

I am still in shock … I am still in denial … I cannot believe that you are gone Josey. You lived life to the fullest, Your family meant the world to you. You were a blessing to everyone that was privileged to know you.My life will never be the same again Josey. To your family, saying accept my condolence does not even cut it close but know that your Mum, sister , Aunty was truly remarkable and loved by many. I pray for comfort and healing one second at a time.

My darlyn Josey, I have known you since our ‘off Allen, Lagos’ days and through the years you remained the same. A true, generous, compassionate, loyal and kind friend. What has become more apparent since your passing is that, no one had monopoly of Josey, everyone was special to you. You made everyone feel so important and loved.  There are no words to adequately encapsulate the magnitude of this loss and the vacuum you have left. I will forever treasure our conversations and the light you shone on all that knew you. You were so forgiving and never held a grudge. I remember saying to you one day, ‘Do you ever get mad at anyone? I can’t imagine you getting angry with anyone’ , to which you replied…..’Don’t mind me oh I have my flaws’. This was vintage Josey…..ever self-effacing. My heart aches that I will never hear your voice and laughter again. Thank you for all the love and light you gave us. You gave so much!! Thank you for your rewarding friendship and the amazing human you were to me and my family. I desperately miss you but I know God wanted his angel home. I feel so honoured that I got to know you in this lifetime. My heart goes out to Dana, Jade, Mum and the rest of your siblings. May God heal them. Rest on Sweet angel. I will never forget you. Love you !!

Dear Josephine, This has been so sad for me to digest. It feels so unreal and painful at this same time. I was just talking about you before hearing of your passing as I intended to call you to let you know that I will be in London in a couple of months, since we couldn’t see each when I visited the past January. The last time we messaged each other was in June of this year with lots of laughing emojis, Chai!! You were a ray of sunshine, genuine, kind, breath of fresh air, beautiful with the best and joyful smile, but most importantly, authentic. I always enjoy our deep conversations whether it was about US politics, our kids or just life.I truly admire your dedication, strength, and love for your family and friends. I will miss you and will always remember your presence, laughter, and courage. May your beautiful soul rest in perfect peace.

Everytime I think of referring to you as “was” my heart breaks. Its made me so reflective that someone I met online could have such an impact on me.I met Josie on WEW and remember feeling so drawn to her warmth and how supportive she was. Then we started chatting and I realised her birthday was two days after mine and it made sense why we gelled. I remember reaching out to Josey asking her to be my mentor as I was transitioning into a new career in Business process improvement and she was so gracious with her time, knowledge and support. Calls texts when I felt immense impostor syndrome and she would be encouraging. Our endless political back and forth around Brexit and Donald Trump etc Your light shined so bright and I choose to learn from your life. I mourn but also smile knowing that you loved fully and showed me how every interaction with a person makes an impact that is so far reaching. Praying for comfort for your family, family and loved ones. we love you but God loved you more

Dear Josey, it has taken me a while to write this. The news came as a shock and I am still yet to accept it. As we prepare for the service of songs tonight, I call to remembrance again, the many ways to touched and impacted our lives.  We hung out often during the holidays in the 80s as you lived just off Allen Avenue and my mum’s shop was on Allen Avenue. We didn’t need to plan our playdates. I was welcome anytime I showed up and vice versa. At my 40th birthday party in London, you took the microphone, talked about (and even acted out) our experiences at Fegocal. You could still remember the words my dad had drummed into my ears growing up and you ended your fabulous speech by quoting him; ‘To whom much is given, much is also expected.’ To this you received a massive ovation from family and friends. Your speech was the highlight of the party.  Despite the heavy blow of losing your dad at a young age, you forged on, excelled academically, set an example for your younger siblings, cared deeply for Mummy and the beautiful children that God blessed you with.  My dear Josey, you lit every room you walked into, inspired many to fitness, blessed us with your laughter and stood beside us as a sister. We will all miss you greatly. Heaven has surely gained one of earth’s finest. Sleep on my dear friend. Shola Adenuga-Oshin

Dear Josey, you were and still deeply loved and would be greatly missed. A kind soul you were and had such encouraging words.

It’s been difficult putting this together Josie… You are one of those instances where I felt the need to question God… In truth you were the absolute best of the best!! You cared, you loved, you fostered, you inspired.. You always reached out & were always so cheerful, engaging & full of life… I will remember you every time I hear silent morning being played!! You were a rare gem; an absolute jewel!! Rest easy in The Almighty’s bosom; my friend – I will never forget you!! ️

I have delayed writing because I don’t want to write here, I don’t want to write this. No articulation of my thoughts has felt any level of befitting. You are the perfect example of a good human. Thank you for the memories and everything I have learnt from you. I love you. I will always, always love you ❤️ Sally xxx

We would like to express our condolences, our love and utmost respect. This is from the Chiwuzie Siblings – Sally, Tracey, Malaika Mazise and Jasper Jnr. May Josey’s vibrant, beautiful soul rest in the Lords peace. Amen.

Josey…..hard putting my thoughts into words because it means acknowledging that you’re actually gone. You were such an inspiration, and it’s such a sad loss to the world not having you in it. Your drive and strength motivated me. Anytime I saw your PT training, I pushed myself moee at the gym. Heaven has indeed gained a dedicated angel. Rest in peace Josey.

Haven’t been able to come up with anything to say. Admired you as my senior in secondary school. Finally got to be your friend and lil sister on Nkot!Thank you for sharing your light, friendship,sisterhood and laughter with Michael and I. Rest in perfect peace beautiful! I love you forever

This is difficult… Josey Chuks as you were fondly known and as JC in some of the groups we shared.  You were an inspiration to me and many others actually more than you knew. From your tenacity and can do approach, to your physical lifestyle, to your dedication to your children, and career achievements.  You gave the necessary encouragement to those around you to also achieve in a wise manner. You loved selflessly and had an active social life. You brought great humor to the gatherings, I can hear your laughter and see your smile and you loved to dance particularly to old skool… “silent morning” I would always join you on the dance floor for this. Social media, we all looked forward to posts about your view on current affairs, to your daily commute and encounters which I thoroughly enjoyed reading and I told you to start blogging. You expressed your gratitude sincerely and openly, no matter how little support was rendered and I will always remember one of your last Instagram post were you gave a shout to Ota and me for rescuing your wardrobe glitch when you came to our church for your family event. In August you were still grateful and thanking me for the hamper I gave you last Christmas.  You were such an epitome of the phase “your only limit in life is yourself!” Josey you strongly believed there isn’t a limitation in life and you clearly demonstrated this at different touch points in your experiences from your various academic achievements while bringing up two children on your own to completing the London Marathon. I loved the fact that you achieved these at your own pace. Oh Josey, you liked a good banter, I can hear your laughter! I recall this time last year after Dana’s wedding and Maymay 50th you created a group to make video calling easier to reminisce on the recent events as some of us were locked down after testing positive to COVID, this made the self isolation fun. Josey you were a kind hearted, God fearing and determined woman, a true leader, an amazing daughter to your dear mother, a wonderful mummy to your beautiful high achieving daughters which you raised so well, the glue for your siblings, an amazing aunty to your nieces and our dear vivacious friend. We will all miss you sorely and I pray God’s angels continue to comfort us as we mourn your sudden passing. Goodbye for now Josey  May God grant you eternal rest and may the perpetual light shine upon you. Amen

Josey! Josey is LIGHT. To know her is to know hope, love and joy. Through Josey I met so many lovely souls too…through Josey I found a community of great women like her. Josey is a source of inspiration to me. The way she loves and cares and encourages. Her laughter….gosh! Josey you’ll be missed sorely.

Josey!Josey!Josey! You’re an extraordinary human being; kindness and love personified. There are just too little words to describe who you were. I can remember how you chose to drive me and my kids a long diatance to the train station which was totally out of your way.. only for us to get there and I realized I forgot my bag at the venue. You insisted on taking us back and then back to the station again despite how inconvenient it was for you. It was a privilege to know you my dear friend and losing you has been such a shock. You will never ever be forgotten.. I will remember you when it’s time for us to analyze TV programmes.. I will remember you always. Sleep well my friend.. may God heal all the broken hearts you have left behind.. Lots of love

I noticed you had not been on Fb since September and I wondered why. You were such a good analyst on political issues. I missed your posts. We attended the same secondary school and once shared a class in I think JSS 2. I remember your wit in a no nonsense way. I heard about your passing from an old school mate. It broke my heart. You touched many lives . May God comfort the loved ones you left behind . Rest in Peace Josephine.

Josey, this is surreal… you were a sweet human. I knew you since I was 11 Those days back in Calabar… then to getting fit together… I remember your laugh, your role as an (un)official political correspondent… I will miss you. Your race is done & it is heartbreaking that your race was short… but I know you finished well & have left a good legacy. May God keep your daughters, your mum, your siblings They are distraught without you Rest well Josey Adieu Funmi Immanuel

Josephine! Your demise is a very sad one but your memory one to cherish by those you loved. You have finished your race, now rest! Rest in peace beautiful soul!

Josey! My soul to soul sister!! Hard to believe you are gone!! You lit up every room with your infectious smile and laughter! You were beauty and brains! Poised, smart, elegant. Your love of family was evident. I thank God that I had the opportunity to be your friend and sister!! You made a special impact in this world and the world will never forget you!! So many memories abound, I don’t know where to start. You lived life to the fullest. Your commuter diaries, your running commentary on US politics! It hurts!! It hurts so much !!! It’s not fair that we don’t get to take trips and do silly stuff together in our old age , but God knows best. I love you dear friend, and I miss you even more. Rest on my dearest sister, until we meet again.

Josey I remember you from our days in fegocal,I was always impressed by all your posts on social media, we all will miss you rest on to the resurrection morning, when there will be no more passing away

Good night Josey, you were a professional to the core and vivacious by nature. God comfort your wonderful daughters, your cherished mum and siblings. Sleep tight my friend.

This is so shocking! I only learned of your passing on the day you were laid to rest. I met you on our fitness group but we clicked. Your fitness journey always felt like mine. You were brilliant, hardworking and just full of love for family and friends. You will be greatly missed. Rest in perfect peace Josey.

My Dearest Josey, to say I am in shock would be a huge understatement. I only learnt of your passing today, the 29th. I am so heartbroken! You’ve been in my life for over 21years. We’ve celebrated so many milestones together! We enjoyed many races together, shared a love for attending Wimbledon And figuring out how to score Wimbledon tickets. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing life Through your eyes as you had such a zest for it. I remember coming to cheer you on when you ran the London Marathon and we shared tears together on tower bridge because in that moment and every moment since then, I saw you as my Shero. I miss you so so much, I will miss your smile and your juicy contributions to American politics, commuter stories and so much more. This world is missing a huge star, an angel. I love you Josie. Rest in perfect peace my dearest Josey.

My heartfelt sympathy to Josey’s Mum, daughters and siblings at this sad time. Still stunned by it all, Josey rest in peace.

So shocked to have learnt of her passing earlier this week. Got to know Josey through WEW. May the Lord remember your acts of kindness and show you mercy. Rest in peace dear Jossy.

Josey, This has been a tough one to bear. The pain remains soo raw. There’s been no redress since the news of your passing broke. It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions. So many questions remain unanswered. I keep asking why? Why take such a being at such a young age? Why take a vessel of hope? Why take the godmother to my only daughter? Why my dear Josey? You called me your role model, little did you know that you were that to me too! Why else would I choose you to be the godmother to one of the most precious beings to me – my daughter? You were meant to guide her through life – that was the plan. Josey, my Josey…. I would tell you how I so admired the bond you share with your siblings. I credited your mum for raising you all to love each other so dearly. I credited you for being that doting, dependable sister to your siblings. You would giggle and acknowledge the goodness of the Almighty for making all things possible. I can hear that giggle now. Josey, my Josey… You would invite me to Resa’s wedding in Lagos, Michael in Jamaica, Dana in London. You mentioned how much you wanted me present. Your considerations made me feel a part of something special. You made me feel special and catapulted my self-belief to great heights. You were so understanding when I couldn’t attend Dana’s wedding. You posted the souvenirs that were given out at the wedding to me. The cost of international postage was no deterrent. It was a pleasant surprise for me. The thoughtfulness. Hmmmm…. Josey, my dear Josey…. Is it the trip to China for our study tour? I was heavily pregnant. You were with me all the way. We navigated the local markets together, the tours, sightseeing… You gave your time, made sure I was okay and comfortable before you went off to join the cohort. You know how much you were appreciated, Josey, my Josey…. I remember our last conversation. You reached out, concerned that I have been quiet. We spoke at length. I shared much with you. You listened. You advised. I hear you, my dear sister, I hear everything you said. I hear you now, as I did then. I wish I knew you were going through stuff. I wish I had the opportunity to be there for you. I was so consumed by life’s demands I didn’t even notice that you had gone quiet on social media. This eats me up. I know that as outgoing as you were, you were also very private. Nonetheless, I wish I could have been there for you at the end. Josey, my dear Josey, it hurts so bad. I know that whatever I feel pales compared to what your siblings and mum are feeling. May the Almighty be the provider of comfort at this time. For you, my dear friend, a lady of profound virtue and integrity, I pray that you awaken to joyful activities in the realm of the Almighty, where no mortal eye can see. In a home that’s unsurpassed, a place that is free from earthy ills. A place which all will reach. Josey, my dear Josey, be sure to hold the fort till we meet again and the sound of your giggles fills the horizon. Tope ❤❤

Josey was the big sis I found on WEW, ever inspiring, ever willing to support and to hold your hand. I heard the news of your passing today, and i am still in shock. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

Hey Josey, There is absolutely nothing more for me to say. It’s all been said. You are a bright light gone too soon and you are truly loved! Rest on Sister. We would let your light shine through us. Goodnight Sis.

Dearest Josie, I cannot come to terms that You have gone to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I will surely miss your interesting political views and May your soul rest in peace. Amen Sleep well my dear friend.

Josey! This is unbelievable news. I just logged on to WEW where we met to see the post, searched and asked around to be sure its untrue. Alas it is. You lived a beautiful life and even though we never met physically, you challenged me to keep keeping fit. I still remember how the post you put up on WEW inspired me to go buy Taebo CDs for home workouts. Rest in perfect peace beautiful sister.

Josey….I didn’t want to believe it. I lied to myself that it wasn’t true. I didn’t want to come to this page because I was in denial and I didn’t want to face up to the fact…. Josey this is so difficult!!! It breaks my heart all over again to write this but I just want to try and sum up what you meant to me. Josey you lived a full life. You were kind, generous of spirit, so thoughtful and full of love. You had so much capacity for loving everyone. Josey you had a big heart. Nothing was ever too much. You were adventurous with life and made everything fun. I cannot sum up everything here because there is just too much to say and my words fail me…You taught us all so much. Running half marathons with you was always fun. Just doing races with you and watching how you did fitness taught me to enjoy the journey..that the pleasure was in the journey not the destination. To live life on our own terms. To define what success means to us….so much more… The way you turned half marathons into sightseeing. You had the best photos and videos. You taught me to have fun with everything and live life to the full. You certainly lived life to the full, Josey. You have left an indelible mark and you will remain with us because you’re just too special. The homily at your funeral brought me comfort. You were truly one of the choicest flowers in the garden. Your niece’s poem also reminded me what I know you would want us to do. Be thankful for your life and grateful for the gift that you were. To focus on the good memories. You lived a full life even though it was so much shorter than any of us would have ever imagined. I pray for your dear mum, your daughters, your siblings, your nieces and nephews. May God comfort them at this time. May they feel your love always nearby. May they feel God’s comforting presence everyday. Finally sis, I have to let you go and rest in perfect peace with our Lord. I know you’re already having so much fun in heaven. Goodnight sis. I love you always. Forever in our hearts. Millie xoxo

So many beautiful words from so many people. You were a great friend and a true inspiration. You’ll be so sadly missed by all your friends from Imperial. Rest in Peace Dear Josey. X

So many beautiful words by so many people. You were a great friend and true inspiration. You will be so sadly missed by all your friends from Imperial College. Rest in Peace Dear Josey. X

I have only just learned of your passing, and I’m in shock! We met on a fitness platform and shared a lot of good laughs on Facebook, a recent one being you trying to “steal’ your brother’s prawn we had a good laugh; your laugh was beautiful and infectious. My heartfelt condolences go to your beloved family, I can tell you were really close knit. May you find rest in The Lord’s bosom!

Josephine, thank you for the gift of ever meeting and knowing you. My first memories were of you watching me play tennis in school and encouraging me. You were just walking by. Decades later, you just happened to hear about the darkest time in my life and took it upon yourself to send encouragement my way and invite me to approach my journey with class and strength . I needed that. I thank you for that. Your insight, shares and passion will be missed. You shared the love of your kids and life with us. We were blessed for knowing you. This seems so unjust. Yet, its a solemn reminder of how your love traveled. We will always know you were here because you are in our hearts in a very real way. Watch over us, angel. Rest In Peace.

I moved to Canada and only learned of this. I met her in London 12 years ago and she stayed loyal and was a friend. I should have known when I did not hear from her that something was amiss. I trust her into God’s hands and she will be missed.

Hi Josey..  I found out some days ago you were gone and it did not make sense. You were (I can’t even believe I have to write this is past tense!) one of those people one knows on social media and then IRL.. like you know one of those people you know that you’re not that close with but you’re cool with and you guys occasionally chat and share opinions on comment sections on social media? From Facebook (WEW) to Instagram to Real Life (the one time we did meet) to WhatsApp and then all together, I enjoyed knowing you.  I struggled to come in terms with your death. I wasn’t close enough to your loved ones to ask what happened. I struggled cause I wondered how you were leading up to your last moments. Were you happy? Were you sad? Was there love around you? Was it sudden? I wondered when last did we talk? Was I a good friend? Could I have been better? Mostly I struggled cause you were so FULL OF LIFE. Even though we were not close I knew THAT. Oh, you were lively on social media. I loved when you were interested in the same  topics I was interested in so i’ll rush to go see what you said and drop my two cents and we kiki.. or rush to go say, “So did you see so so and so?”  HOW CAN YOU BE GONE? You LOVED LIFE.  I can’t still believe you’re gone, Josey..I remember you taking time to ask what Kylie cosmetics product I wanted for my birthday way way back and sending it down cause you saw how I was obsessed with it (We hadn’t even met IRL then I think). I will always remember you taking time to read and comment on my articles and then privately cheer me on. I’ll miss the sassiness of your posts about subjects you were interested in.. like during the US elections (They better not bring Trump back cause you would hate that  https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f602.svg ). I’ll miss rushing to you to ask if you saw a particular press conference and what you thought. I miss even reading your coverage (even those I wasn’t interested in) and smiling or laughing and scrolling by while thinking, “God I love how she’s having fun with it. She’s my people.”  I loved ‘attending’ your daughter’s wedding on Instagram and seeing how happy you were, how happy everyone was and just everything. And I thought, “I love this. She’s raised wonderful girls.” I loved seeing you so excited about family.  One thing I loved and will always take from you is your approach to life. We didn’t talk every month but I know you loved life and you had fun with it. You were cheerful, sassy and unapologetic. I will miss that.  One of the last times we spoke you reached out just weeks before Daisy was born in March and said you saw a challenge and I did on TikTok and saw I was pregnant and congratulated me. I shared the gender with you and we talked a little about other stuff leading up to that. I will miss the far in between but very beautiful check ins we had.  I pray that God holds up your family and wraps them up in his peace. I pray they find peace in knowing you impacted people while you were with us and find some sort of comfort in that. I pray they always feel you and your love, cheer, sassiness.  I can’t believe you’re gone.  Rest in Peace my friend..  Asian.