"Josie"

Joselyn Rowe Wells

September 21, 1952 - August 11, 2025

Joselyn R. Wells, lovingly known as “Josie” by all who knew her, passed away on August 11, 2025, at the age of 72.

Born on September 21, 1952, Josie was a lifelong learner, a world traveler, and a pillar of her community. She was the proud owner of Community Association, Inc., a business she built and led with passion and integrity for over thirty years. Her work touched the lives of countless clients, neighbors, and colleagues who respected her dedication and leadership.

Outside of her professional life, Josie was known for her love of literature, the arts, and adventure. She was a devoted member of a local book club, a regular at the Shakespeare Theatre Company with her cherished group of friends, and a fierce competitor at trivia night with her beloved team, the Minions. Above all, Josie had an insatiable passion for traveling the world—exploring new cultures, savoring new cuisines, and collecting experiences that she shared with joy and enthusiasm.

Josie is survived by her loving husband, William “Bill” Wells; her sons, Jason Wells and his wife Kelly, and Stephen Wells and his wife Melissa; and her four adored grandchildren: Casey, Gretchen, Thomas, and Jackson. She also leaves behind many dear friends and extended family who were touched by her warmth, humor, and generosity.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Barbara Clark, and her sisters, Marion Clark and Suzanne VanSoestbergen.

A visitation to celebrate Josie’s life will be held on Monday, August 18, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Thibadeau Mortuary Service, 124 E. Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Following the visitation, a reception will take place from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at The Lodge – Woodlands of Urbana, 3248 Ivy Meadow Drive, Frederick, MD 21704.

For those unable to attend in person, a livestream of the visitation will be available at https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/live-stream-for-the-late--josie-wells

In honor of Josie’s lifelong love of books, the arts, and exploration, the family asks that donations be made in her memory to Shakespeare Theatre Company or Adventure Theatre MTC at Glen Echo Park.

Josie’s life was defined by curiosity, compassion, and an unshakable spirit. Her legacy of love, laughter, and adventure will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

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Care entrusted to Thibadeau Mortuary Service, p.a.

124 E. Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-5009

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