Josephine "Jo" Trevilian Erwin

March 16, 1931 - July 27, 2018

Josephine (Jo) Trevilian Erwin, 87, of Mattaponi, VA passed peacefully in the arms of our Lord and Savior on July 27, 2018 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Bevan Erwin, her parents Thomas and Mattie Trevilian, seven brothers and two sisters. Jo is survived by her loving daughter, Sharon Howlett and her husband Ronnie; a granddaughter, Amy Stokes and husband David; a great granddaughter, Chloe Stokes; two step sons, Charles B. Erwin II, and Jesse Erwin; a step grandson, Charles B. Erwin III, and many other step grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Virginia Taylor and her husband Lloyd; a sister in-law, Juanita Trevillian; many nieces and nephews; and a dear friend Louise Fulcher. Jo truly worshiped and served our Lord for many years at First Baptist Church in West Point. She served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and many other ministries. Her favorite Love and Ministry was serving other through the Social Committee. Jo was raised in Urbanna, VA. She was the owner and manager of the Ben Franklin store in West Point for many years. She will be remembered for her love and dedication to her Church, family and friends. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, July 30th at First Baptist Church, 414 Main Street, West Point, VA 23181. Interment will be 2:30 p.m. in Forrest Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Social Committee, PO. Box N West Point, VA. 23181.