Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home

CHINA – Josephine L. Starrett, 93, died peacefully, Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta.

Born in Hallowell, March 24, 1923, she was the daughter of William and Elva Henderson Harp. Educated locally she was a 1941 graduate of Hallowell High School. Following high school Josephine attended Gates Business College in Augusta.

A hard worker her entire life, Josephine spent over 23 years working in retail at several local establishments. During the later part of her career she was employed as a teacher in the Adult Education System in Orlando, Florida. She was also active in her local community of Warren, Maine where she was a member of the Eastern Star and Rebekka’s serving as Worthy Matron.

Predeceased by a sister Marion Murphy in 1992; and a step-brother George White; Josephine is survived by her beloved daughter Lisa Starrett of Warren; and a sister Muriel Greenleaf of Vassalboro.

Family and friends are invited to visit from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2016 at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. A graveside celebration of her life will be held at 11;00 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Grove Cemetery, Freeport.