Ms. Josephine Pryor, 73, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in Beaumont, Texas.

There will be a visitation for Ms. Pryor on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon at Mercy Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at 1:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas under the direction of Mercy Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas.

Josephine "Jo" Pryor , beloved Sister, Aunt, and Friend, was born May 16, 1946 in Beaumont, Texas to the late James Pryor Sr. and Mary Ollie Johnson. Josie departed this life on April 21, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.

Josie attended Martin Elementary, Lincoln Junior High School and graduated from Charlton Pollard High School in 1964.  After graduating, Josie joined the United States Air Force, with her first duty station in San Antonio, Texas. Josie served in the military for over twenty-one years, retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant.  She earned many prestigious awards throughout her career, including the Meritorious Service Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Force   Achievement Medal, the NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon, The National Defense Service Medal, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, with One Silver and One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster.  She traveled all over the world and met a host of friends that became her Military Family.

Josie retired from her duty station at the Pentagon in Washington, DC and settled in Clinton, MD. Josie continued her service and begin working for the State of Maryland at the Prince George's Community College Police Academy.  She also earned her real estate license, and worked as a highly respected realtor, until her retirement from the Police Academy.  While living in Clinton, MD, Josie joined the Andrews Joint Base Chapel 2 where she was a faithful member.  During this time, Josie continued her education and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business.

Those left to cherish her memories are her brother, Robert (Bubba) Pryor (wife, Shirley), and her big sister, Dr. Mary (Tootsie) Simmons, and her baby brother, Larry Session, Sr. Preceding her in death was her sister, Rosie (Plookie) Winn, and her brother, James Pryor, Jr.

She also leaves to cherish her memories her Aunt, Ida Bowie, her niece Marion Jefferson, who was her devoted caregiver, her special friends, Joe New and Ben Brown.  She also had a special friend who was like a brother to her, Chief  Master Sergeant Leroy (Poochie) Jones, Jr., and a host of nieces, nephews, family members and many, many friends.