Josephine Ann Flowers, 87 died at Oak River Rehab, Anderson, CA, September 3, 2016. Josie was born to Thomas Orval Wilcox and Birdie Graham Wilcox of Manton. She was the youngest of seven children. She lived most of her life in Manton where she was raised on a cattle and hay ranch just west of town. She worked on the ranch from a young age until she married Marshall Flowers in 1948. They raised cattle and ran a pack string and dude horses in Viola, where she also worked in the store and cafe. She was divorced in 1969, she traveled and maintained a small herd of cattle. She sold her last bunch of cattle to Jim Owens in 1993, then retired in Manton. Josie is survived by her son Marion Flowers and his wife Patti of Manton, 5 nephews and 5 nieces. She is predeceased by her parents Thomas and Birdie Wilcox of Manton, sisters: Bonnie Burnham, Anderson, CA, Edith Norcutt, Fallon, NV, Elsie Brockman, Red Bluff, CA and brothers: Willie, George and Tommy Wilcox all of Manton. Graveside services will be held September 24th at 12:00 Noon at Manton Cemetery.
