Birth date: Jul 4, 1926 Death date: May 19, 2019
Josie Ray Barrord, 92, began her life July 4, 1926 with fireworks and had a spark and spirit that burned brightly throughout her life. She passed away May 19, 2019. Josie was a lifelong Alliance resident and the youngest of three Read Obituary
Kathy Jo, saddened to hear of your loss. I don’t remember much about your Mom, except that she had grace and warmth. Please accept my condolences, friend.
Dear Kathy Jo,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. May your
fond memories of her be a source of great comfort.
Mary (Caldwell) Dick
Wonderful person. Will miss her great smile and friendliness. SO NICE!
My sympathies and love to the Barrord Family at this difficult time. Many fond memories of Josie who lived a couple of doors down from my Aunt Carm and Uncle Bob. All of us kids went to school together at Regina Coeli and St. Thomas Aquinas.Our church and school bonded us into a tight circle that made for a great childhood of love and safety. Josie was certainly part of all that with my aunts and mother. We were privileged to grow up that way. Josie even brought me home from John Carroll a few times when John and Mary Nell were there and then me. Our faith tells us that Josie is now perfectly well in Heaven, and someday that Regina Coeli Circle will have a glorious reunion. Keep the faith and be at peace, your mom is well.
Prayers to your family during this difficult time. A theme Aunt Josie shared with me during many of our chance meetings in public is that Life Is A Celebration and as such she lived it well. The parade continues in heaven. Deepest sympathies.
Tom Farrell
The Farrell family in Alabama wishes to send their condolences to Vince and the rest of Josie’s family and friends. She will be greatly missed. May God bless Josie.
I knew Josie when I worked for Kellogg’s. We never passed by each other. We talked every time. She was such an inspiration due to her upside sense of humor coupled with her compassion and down-to-earth attitude. She will be deeply missed by many, including me. She may try to outsmile God now. God Bless her and her Family
