Dr. Josephine Y. Sullivan

Dr. Josephine Young Sullivan, MD (lovingly known as Josie, Babu, or Dr. Jo) went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2018 at her home at 164 Bellamy Close, Greer, SC. Josephine was born in Suzhou, China on November 2, 1924 to medical missionaries, Dr. Mason P. Young, MD and Mrs. Louise O. Young. She lived in China until she completed Shanghai American School, then she returned to the United States to attend Agnes Scott College, graduating in 1944. In 1949, Josie graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine where she met her husband Francis, a fellow medical student. After residency training, the couple moved to Greer in 1954 to set up medical practices and raise their family. Josie practiced anesthesia for 24 years, 20 of those at Allen Bennett Memorial Hospital in Greer. Josie was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church of Greer. She lived her life in total devotion to her Lord and Savior. She will be remembered for her humility and selfless service to others. Her volunteer activities included Greer Community Ministries, Taylors Free Medical Clinic, Greer Memorial Hospital, Camellia Garden Club, Daily Bread Ministries, and Habitat for Humanity. Josie was the recipient of the Sertoma Service to Mankind Award and the South Carolina Ageless Hero Award. She was involved in Masters Track and Field from her 60’s to her early 80’s. During that time she set a world record for her age group in the Triple Jump. Josie is predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Dr. Francis S. Sullivan, MD. Surviving are one son and daughter in law, Dr. Francis Sullivan, MD and Leslie Sullivan of Warwick, Rhode Island; five daughters and three sons in law, Martha and Ervin Robinson of Lancaster, Louise Rogers of Taylors, Virginia and Roger Sims of Greer, Julia Sullivan of Gowensville, Dr. Joy Hicklin, DD and Dr. Jonathan Hicklin, MD of Rock Hill; nine grandchildren, Daniel Sullivan (Dy), Caleb Rogers (Paige), Kate Leggett (Taylor), Cole Sims (Ashley), Allie Scharfe (Alex), Melanie Ashmore (Charles), Joy Caroline Hicklin, Andrew Hicklin and Elizabeth Pressley. In addition, she is survived by seven great grandchildren; Peter Sullivan, Adelyn and Luke Rogers, William and Evelyn Leggett, Colston and Benjamin Sims. Dr. Sullivan was predeceased by a son, Paul Sullivan; a sister, Louise Garrett; a grandson, Joshua Rogers; a son-in-law, David Rogers and two great-grandchildren, Cecilia and Charlie Sullivan. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, January 27, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church of Greer, conducted by Dr. Brandi Casto-Waters. Visitation will be from 12:30 until 1:45 Saturday in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Joshua’s Way (Project Ethiopia Medical Assistance to the Poor) P.O Box 1605 Greer SC 29652. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com

Dr. Josephine Y. Sullivan

November 2, 1924 - January 23, 2018