Anna Joseph's Obituary
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me and that day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved his appearing" II Timothy 4:7-8
Mrs. Anna Inez Joseph (A.K.A. Ms. Anna, Jo, Inez, Nez, Nezzie Poo, and Nezzie Poodah) was born March 29, 1931, in Hillsborough County, Wimauma, Florida to the late Roy and Donnie Lee. Inez was raised in the Tallevast community and was educated in the Manatee County School System. She transitioned from this life to her heavenly home on Friday, April 12, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Florida, at home, with her daughter, Alfreda Brown, at her side.
At an early age, Inez confessed Christ and joined the Bryant Chapel CME Church where she was a lifelong member, working for many years until the decline of her health. She served in the Missionary Department, on the Stewardess Board, and was a member of the Sisters of Ruth. Inez was also an Honored Mother of Bryant Chapel CME Church, expressing her devotion to her church family through her service and support. She loved her church, family, and her Tallevast, Bradenton, and Sarasota communities. Inez was a caregiver to many throughout her 93 years of life and loved every minute of it. In addition, she was an amazing cook who enjoyed sharing her delicious cakes with others.
In her professional career, Inez was a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Physical Therapist Assistant at Sarasota Memorial Medical Center. After retirement, she continued to serve her community by feeding the needy, visiting the elderly, and caring for their needs. This included transporting them to medical and other necessary appointments. Inez was loved and admired by all who experienced her kindness, generosity, and genuine expression of faith in God.
Inez was preceded in death by husbands; Willie McCauley and Alfonso Joseph, her brothers: Jessie Lee, Joseph Lee, and Roosevelt Lee. Three Sons: Willie Lee, Anthony McCauley, and Kenneth McCauley.
She leaves to cherish her life and memories, three daughters: Alfreda Bryant Brown (Ervin) of St. Petersburg, Florida; Christia Faith McCauley Jackson of Fayetteville, North Carolina; Berthenia McCauley Lindo (Owen) of Fayetteville, North Carolina; and one son Willie Paul McCauley of Sarasota, Florida. She also leaves behind grandchildren: Amal,_Angelina, Christopher, Kevin, Kimberly, Angela, Adria, Nakia, Willie, Isiah, Demechie, Tamara, Craig, Marcus, Wendell, Antonio, Christina, as well as numerous great and great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A special thanks is given to friends and caregivers who attended to her needs throughout her declining years and during her transition.
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