Josephine Cushing, 87 of Hot Springs passed away Friday, January 27, 2012.  She was born on November 28, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to the late C. Rodwell and Anna Tolocka. Mrs. Cushing was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and part of the Wiser Bunch at the Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Cushing, parents and sister, Charlotte Clarke. Survivors include her two daughters, Deborah Cushing and Gwen Kurbel; one son, Allen D. Shelton III; two sisters, Elenore Ebert and Theresa Allen; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday at Hot Springs Funeral Home with Father James West officiating.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.