Josephine Birmingham

Kingsport - Josephine Redman Birmingham 89 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Wexford House following a brief illness. Born in Coeburn, VA, to the late L. S. and Grace Evans Ashworth, Josephine had lived in Kingsport for most of her life. She was a resident at Madison House for 5 years and a long time member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, volunteering tirelessly at Mtn Home. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Church Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband and father of her children, Vince Redman; husband, Don Birmingham; brother, Clyde Ashworth; twin sister, Pauline Farmer, sister, Norma Azar; step daughter, Donna Kinley. Josephine is survived her son, Larry Redman (Bert) daughter, Judy Kelley (Bob); grandchildren, Mike Redman (Karen), Barry Redman (Christine), Kim Howell (Dave) and Chad Kelley (Kim); 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Tom Ashworth (Aloma); sister, Inez Bellamy; special friends, Peggy Whitaker and Winnie Holder; several nieces and nephews; special niece, Annette Brown. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Gary Gerhardt officiating. Music will be provided by Gary Rice. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Mike Redman, Barry Redman, Chad Kelley, Ryan Redman, Dave Howell, Troy Alley and Adrian Brown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 847, Church Hill, TN 37642. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the Birmingham family.