Mary Elizabeth Josey Munn
SPARTANBURG, SC-- Mary Elizabeth Josey Munn of Spartanburg, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2012. She was born in Bishopville, SC on November 29, 1910, to James Arthur and Annie McCoy Josey. She was educated in the Bishopville school system and graduated from Winthrop College. Mary was the widow of John Alden Munn, retired FBI agent. They moved to Spartanburg in 1945, as Mr. Munn was transferred to open the first FBI office there, and remained. Mary's life was one of service and devotion to her family. She was filled with grace and passed her quiet spirit of strength, kindness, and love to all. She was a big fan of the Atlanta Braves, the Chicago Bulls, and politics.
Mary is survived by her four children, Dr. John A. Munn, Jr. of Landrum, Mary Ann Munn of Spartanburg, Dr. James W. Munn (Olga) of Spartanburg, and Martha M. Strickland (Charles) of Walterboro. She lovingly called Frannie J. Jordan "her daughter #3". Her grandchildren are Jamie, Marisa, Allyson Munn, and Kyle Strickland. Her great-grandchildren are Chaley and Chloe Munn. She also leaves behind a very dear friend, Helen Cross Bryant.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 29 at 1:00 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church in Spartanburg, where Mary was the longest living member. Dr. Stephen Holler will conduct the services. The family will receive guests in the sanctuary after the services.
Memorials may be made to The Shepherd's Center, 393 East Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302, Mobile Meals, Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29302, or Trinity United Methodist Church, 626 Norwood St., Spartanburg, SC 29302.
The family would like to thank the caring staff of White Oak Estates Assisted Living and VistaCare Hospice for the love and support shown to our mother and family.
Cremation Society of South Carolina

Published in Spartanburg Herald-Journal from September 23 to September 24, 2012