First Lady of South Carolina, 1965-1971. Josephine was born in Allendale, South Carolina. On May 30, 1944, she married Robert E. McNair. She was the First Lady of South Carolina in the 1960s when her husband served as Governor of that state. Later, they resided in Columbia. After being married for more than 63 years, she died just seven days after Robert's passing. She is survived by a son, Robert E. Jr., of Columbia; three daughters, Robin Lee Howell, Corinne Godshall of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Claudia Crawford McNair of Jamestown, S.C.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
First Lady of South Carolina, 1965-1971. Josephine was born in Allendale, South Carolina. On May 30, 1944, she married Robert E. McNair. She was the First Lady of South Carolina in the 1960s when her husband served as Governor of that state. Later, they resided in Columbia. After being married for more than 63 years, she died just seven days after Robert's passing. She is survived by a son, Robert E. Jr., of Columbia; three daughters, Robin Lee Howell, Corinne Godshall of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Claudia Crawford McNair of Jamestown, S.C.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
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