With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Evangelist Josephine F. Major, 79, widow of Handsome Major Sr., of Salters, SC, who passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Obituary

"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown oof righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."                                  II Timothy 4:6-8

Evangelist Josephine F. Major was born to the late Dranford and Fannie Benbow Felder in Lane, South Carolina on September 20, 1947.

Evangelist Major was a true woman of God that loved and cared for many and would help anyone. She was a prayer warrior, visionary, integral, loving and led many people to Christ.

She received her formal education in the public schools of Williamsburg County. She worked for Oneida Mills in Lane, SC and Frogg Toggs in Andrews, SC for many years.

Evangelist Major was preceded in death by three of her siblings, Willie Felder, Louvina Felder and Inell Queen Love.

Evangelist Major was married to the late Handsome Major, Sr. for 39 years. This union was blessed with five children.

She enjoyed walking and fishing. She was a seamstress and loved to sew clothes for her family. A special memory is her sewing Easter suits/dresses for her children.

Loved ones who will cherish her memories forever are: her children, Rev. Handsome Major, Jr. (Mary) of Salters, SC, Elder Charles Major (Brenda) of Manning, SC, Minister Matthew Major (Tonya) of Atlanta, GA, Evangelist Cassandra Graham (Apostle Jasper) and Tammy Major of Salters, SC; her siblings, Paul Felder (Eartha) of Salters, SC, Salis Felder (Jessica) of Titusville, FL, Robert Felder (Rhonda) and Queen Esther Jones (John) both of Lakeland, FL, Rosa Mae Hughes of Lake City, Dorothy Council, Lou Ann Fulton and Mary Alice Benbow (Herman) all of Salters, SC; one brother-in-law, James Major (Mary) of Albany, NY; seventeen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 1577 Marion Church Road, Salters, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.