Josephine Antoinette Ciulla Baucum Sherrill's Obituary
Josephine Antoinette Ciulla Baucum Sherrill '91' passed away on November 19, 2021. She was born on July 27, 1930 in Canton, OH to Frank Ciulla and Lucy "Bracciante" Ciulla.
She was the widow of Lawrence Sherrill. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Jeanette Platt, and brother, Charles Ciulla.
She is survived by her sister, Christine Collins 'Carl' of Centreville, MD. She leaves her children, Kent Baucum 'Donna' and Karen Ibarra 'Joe'. She leaves three grandchildren, who she was affectionately known as Granny. Amber Bawcum 'Chris', Abbie Grassette 'Brad', and Sarah Kennedy 'Adam'. She also leaves four great grandchildren who she referred to as her precious baby darlings. Tristan and Addison Bawcum and Bianca and Blakely Kennedy. She was also loved by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Josephine was an avid reader. She loved working crossword puzzles and feeding the birds, especially hummingbirds who she had names for. She was a baker of beautiful birthday cakes and cookies. Her favorite hobby was gardening. She always had beautiful flower gardens. She attended Catholic Church of the Nativity in Bartlett.
The funeral will be Saturday, November 27 at Catholic Church of the Nativity, 5959 St Elmo, Bartlett, TN 38135. Rosary at 9:45, visitation at 10:00, funeral at 11:00. Burial will be directly following at Memorial Hill Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133.
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