Josephine Larkin

August 31, 1921 - December 29, 2012

Conway, SC... Josephine "Jo" Larkin, age 91, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012, at Agape Senior surrounded by her family. Mrs. Larkin was born in Monticello, Maine, a daughter of the late Bernard and Elsie Hoyt Leavitt. She was a long time resident of the town of Millinocket. She was a member of the Women's Fellowship of the First Congregational Church of Millinocket, Maine as well as the Daughters of the American Revolution. She also served as a member of the Francis E. Elliott VFW Auxiliary and the Millinocket Literary Society. Mrs. Larkin was a devoted grandmother and loved spending time with her family. An avid reader, she also enjoyed crossword puzzles, baking, and watching her hometown high school basketball team. Mrs. Larkin was loved by her community and will always be remembered as a grandmother to the children of her neighborhood. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Francis H. Larkin; one brother, Lawrence Hitchcock; one sister, Ruth Leavitt; and one daughter, Ginger Ann Larkin. Survivors include one son, Robert Larkin and his wife Patsy of North Myrtle Beach, SC; one daughter, Rebecca Wallace and her husband Dennis of Longs, SC; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Loris Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. A Spring interment service will be held in Millinocket, Maine. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Agape Senior Foundation, 1053 Center Street, West Columbia, SC 29169. Please sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Loris Chapel, is serving the family.