Josephine Raines Nichols

Josephine Raines Nichols, 93, of Abbeville, wife of the late Woody Nichols, died Monday, November 30, 2015 at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Abbeville to the late James Cason Raines and Willie Marion Landrum Raines. Mrs. Nichols was a graduate of Abbeville High School and Greenwood College of Commerce. She retired from Belk Simpson Department Store after 40 years as a sales clerk. Mrs. Nichols was a member of the Abbeville First Baptist Church where she participated in the Tweenagers, and a member of Loyal Workers Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son, Carl W. Nichols, MD. Mrs. Nichols is survived by her sister, Mary Ann Fritts; many nieces, nephews and a special nephew Cecil Nichols and his wife Julia of Greenwood. Graveside services will be 11:00AM Wednesday, December 2, 2015 in Melrose Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. John Keith officiating. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Nichols may be sent to the Abbeville First Baptist Church, PO Box 825, Abbeville, SC 29620. The family extends their sincere appreciation to the entire staff of the Brookdale Assisted Living in Greenwood for their support and care to Mrs. Nichols. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Nichols family