February 28, 1921 – June 29, 2024
Frances Josephine Hoffman, 103, of Sarasota, FL went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2024.
Born and raised in Sarasota, Josephine was a true “Florida Cracker”.
Josephine was predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Bernice Sumerall and sisters Lorena, Helen and Clara.
Survivors include her daughter, Pamela N. Byerly (Butch), grandsons Ronnie Byerly (Shawn) and Christopher (CJ) Byerly (Allison), great grandchildren Caleb, Dylan, Kenzie and Charlotte Jo Byerly and nieces and nephews.
Josephine was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She will be truly missed.
Josephine was the oldest member of Friendship Baptist Church, where she had a pivotal part in the beginning of the church’s Clothes Closet Ministry many years ago.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 5700 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota, FL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Josephine’s honor to Friendship Baptist Church or The Gideons International, P.O. Box 50561, Sarasota, FL 34232.