Josephine "Josey" Nichols

Josephine “Josey” Doris Nichols (nee Catanzaro), 12-28-44 to 01-23-25 Josephine ‘Josey’ Doris Nichols, of St. Charles, MO passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Nichols (d. 2022); cherished daughter of the late Philip B. and Doris A. Catanzaro. Devoted mother of Kris (Jim) Miller; loving grandmother of Kaedin & Tayler Miller; dear sister to the late Philip ‘Happy’ Catanzaro and the late Anthony Catanzaro. A dear aunt, cousin, friend to many. Close family friend, Marty Randazzo. 

Josey worked at Hubble Metals early on but always helped out in the family produce business working alongside her father growing up. She eventually met and married Bill and together, they opened Cardinal Produce in 1971, which later became Redbird Produce until they retired in 2016. She enjoyed talking to her customers and would visit with them even after they retired. 

Josey enjoyed boating, fishing and sports. Her and Bill were longtime boaters. You’d see them on the river every weekend up until Bill’s death in 2022. She kept in contact with a small circle of friends and really enjoyed their occasional outings. When she wasn’t watering her tomato plants or running errands, she’d be watching baseball or football on tv. Her favorite was college football. 

Her family was everything to her. She loved, honored & adored her husband until the day he passed. They celebrated 57 years together and they will celebrate their 60th in heaven. Her daughter, Krissie, was her pride & joy but her grandchildren, Kaedin & Tayler, were her world. She was their biggest cheerleader! 

Josey was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by those that knew her.