Josephine Munyimani was born on 28 October 1956 in Zvishavane. She was the 7th born of the late Zimewa Isaac Mnangagwa and the late Esnath Sibanda Mnangagwa.In 1957 Josephine relocated to Zambia to join her father. She attended primary school at Nambala Girls and her secondary at Sefula Secondary school. Thereafter, she did her secretarial course at Regent College.

13 November 1976 she married the love of her life Rich Munyimani in Zambia, she worked at Zimco until 1980 when she relocated to Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe she worked at Blue Ribbon Foods and took early retirement in 1997 and pursued farming. She was a passionate farmer with her focus being on maize farming, mushroom growing and chicken rearing.

Josephine was an outgoing person with a personality that was hard to miss. Everywhere she went she ensured all was in order and smooth flowing. She was also a no-nonsense person who wanted things done and done right! She was and will continue to be an inspiration to us all for living life to the fullest and not letting anything get in her way.

Josephine was a warm, compassionate and vibrant woman who always went out of her way to help others—no matter what. She was a proud and dignified woman who had a passion for life. She had a wonderful sense of humour which endeared her to everyone she came in contact with and it is a great testament to her nature that she formed so many long-lasting relationships over the years.

Her love for her husband, family and God were incomparable. She was a pillar to both family and friends, she exuded unconditional love to anyone and everyone who she came into contact with regardless of social status and she was willing to mould people to be right with both men and God. Religion has always been a huge part of Josephine’s life. When any of us were experiencing a difficult moment in life, she tended to say, “It is well” or “God will pull us through” or “ NaJesu zvinoita chete”. Through these sayings, she taught us about strength and believing in ourselves."

She is survived by her Husband Rich, 4 biological children Vonai, Taurai, Tendai, and Violet, 7 grandchildren Tinaye, Lemuel, Jayden, Charis, Yamikani, Chelsea and Ryan. She has several other children in faith that she had adopted as her own. A Christian who has served at Methodist church in Zimbabwe and was actively involved in women’s fellowship. She also served as chairlady for the same fellowship. She guided everyone through life with compassion, wisdom, and generosity, because those things were what encapsulated who she was.