Josie Ann Spaulding, age 84, of Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at her residence. She was born on April 05, 1941 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Ohrious and Helen Porter. She was a faithful member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Josie will be remembered for her kind heart, warm smile, and the joy she brought to those around her. She loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren, who were the center of her world. In her free time, she enjoyed playing bingo and cards, trying her luck with lottery tickets, and baking for others. She was well known in the community for her delicious baked goods and lovingly made many wedding and birthday cakes for friends, family, and neighbors. Her sweet personality, generosity, and bright smile touched the lives of many, and she will always be remembered with love.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Candy" Spaulding; two children, John Washington and Thelma Washington; parents; three sisters, Beatrice Washington, Susan Yocum, Margaret Spalding; four brothers, Adrian Porter, J.L. Porter, Neal Porter, Frank Porter.

Survivors include her two daughters, Shawna Spaulding and Shauntel Spaulding; sister, Nannie McKay; two special grandsons, Nathan Washington and Jason Washington; special friends, Tony Furmon and Mary Jean Smith.

Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren, a host of great- grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM. Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Bosley Funeral Home with a prayer service that will be held at 7:00 P.M., officated by Deacon Dennis May.

Pallbearers are Tim Washington, David Porter, Bobby Johnson, Lee Bridgewater, James Spalding Jr., and Tyrone Trigg.