Josephine Matthews Saxton

Josephine "Jo" Matthews Saxton, passed away on Monday, April 6th, 2026, at McLeod Hospice House of Florence. A visitation will be held at Belk Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 8th from12:00 to 1:00pm. A graveside service at Grove Hill Cemetery will follow with Navy Military Honors.

Jo was born August 6th, 1938, in Darlington, SC to the late James Matthews and Hazel Adams Matthews. She served in the United States Navy for 3 years as a radio operator. She retired from being a bookkeeper at Darlington Builders Supply after fourteen years, retiring in 1989. Jo was a lifelong member of Central Baptist Church. She helped keep the nursery there for over fifty years, was on the food committee and taught children's church. She enjoyed the mountains and spending time with family and friends. She leaves behind her three children: Deborah (the late Don) Galloway of Florence, Tina (Larry) Streett of Darlington, and Richard (Cindy) Saxton of Florence, her seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death is her mother and stepfather Jack & Hazel Aldridge, grandparents John & Edith Adams.

Any memorials can be made in her honor to: Central Baptist Church Building Fund 314 Spring Street, Darlington, SC 29540.