Josefina Simplicia Kozlowski

Josefina Simplicia Kozlowski (née Talosa), age 79, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer and kidney failure. Born on April 30, 1947, in Buguey, Cagayan, Philippines, Josefina lived a life defined by faith, sacrifice, hard work, and an unwavering devotion to family. Raised in a small coastal village, she often shared stories of growing up without electricity, surrounded by family, fresh seafood, and a close-knit community that helped shape the values she carried throughout her life. As a young woman, Josefina left the Philippines to build a future for her family in the United States. Though she never forgot the homeland and loved ones she left behind, she embraced the opportunities and challenges of her new life with remarkable strength and determination. As the wife of a Navy serviceman for much of her adult life, Josefina built homes and communities wherever life took her. Over the years she lived in Alaska, California, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, Georgia, Cuba, and elsewhere. No matter the location, she created a home filled with warmth, laughter, and love. Josefina spent many years caring for children in military daycare programs before later working for The Gap and Old Navy until her retirement in Georgia. She was known for her warm smile, welcoming personality, and ability to make friends wherever she went. She loved to laugh, enjoyed crocheting blankets for family and friends, and never lost her appreciation for the seafood and traditions that connected her to her childhood in the Philippines. Above all, Josefina loved her family. She encouraged her children to work hard, pursue their goals, and care for one another. Her greatest wish was for her family to remain connected and continue sharing the love that she devoted her life to giving. Josefina is survived by her beloved husband, Frank Angelo Kozlowski; her sons, Christ Robert Nielsen V and Hans Eric Nielsen; her daughter-in-law, Casandra Nielsen; her grandsons, Christian Nielsen, Ryan Nielsen, and Evan; her sister, Trinidad "Trini" Baker and husband Fred Baker; her niece, Christina Plamondon-Ritchey and husband Stephen Ritchey and their daughter, Hannah; her nephew, Jason Plamondon and wife Brandi and their daughter, Isabella; along with numerous extended family members and friends. Her family finds comfort in knowing that her legacy lives on through the lives she touched, the opportunities she created for her family, and the love she shared so freely with others. Funeral and memorial arrangements are being handled by McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan, Georgia. Services will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026 at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street, Newnan, Georgia 30263 with visitation at 1 pm and funeral service at 2 pm. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory, (770) 253-4580

Josefina Simplicia Kozlowski

April 30, 1947 - June 8, 2026