Josephine Weaks Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Josephine Weaks in Norfolk, Virginia, who passed away on April 11, 2026 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Josephine Weaks to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nellie Mae Brown and Arleigh Hopkins; her husband Lester T. Weaks, Sr.; her children, James Whitehead, Lowell Whitehead, Sr., Lester T. Weaks, Jr. and Linda Whitehead; her grandchildren, Lowell Whitehead, Jr. and Lavell Whitehead; and her brother Chester Lee Hopkins.
She is survived by: her children, Sharon Owens, Arthur Lee Weaks and Hattie Tatem; and her grandchildren, Brian Whitehead, Lynette JahNesta Savage, Latoya Whitehead, Nikia Jordan, Trevonia Weaks, William Owens (Ebony), Ryan Owens, Tracey Gray, Lavon Williams, Timothy Rigg (Nicole), Nicholas Rigg (Rona-Jean) and Lester Forbes. She is also survived by fur baby and longtime companion, as well as her great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of dear friends.
