Ora Rossman Obituary

Ora Payne Rossman, 94, of Williamsburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 4, 2013. She was born Nov. 24, 1918 in Huddleston, a daughter of the late Johnnie Ward Payne and Mary Mitchell Payne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul L. Rossman; four brothers, George, Osby, Hoyt, and Kermit; as well as two sisters, Cammie Akers and Hessie P. Howell. Mrs. Rossman was a graduate of Huddleston High School. She began working at C & P Telephone Company and after three years, she embarked upon her nursing career at Elks National Home Hospital in Bedford for three years and at Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg, retiring after thirty-four years of service. She is survived by daughter, Shirley R. Jones and husband, Mark D. Jones, Sr.; grandchildren, Mark D. Jones, Jr. and Melissa Lynn Jones; two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Sydney Jones; twin sister, Odessa P. Martin of Bedford; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 5-7 PM at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd, Williamsburg. A funeral service was held on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 11 AM at Nelson Funeral Home, Williamsburg. A graveside service and interment was held on Friday, Feb. 8 at 12 PM at Greenwood Cemetery, 1104 Longwood Ave, Bedford. The family sincerely appreciates the nurses and staff at Colonial Manor, especially Amy and Yolanda for their care of Ora. Memorial contributions may be made to Williamsburg Christian Church, 200 John Tyler Ln, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Online condolences may be expressed at www.nelsencares.com. Arrangements by Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd, Williamsburg.

Published by Bedford Bulletin from Feb. 8 to Feb. 14, 2013.
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February 18, 2013

Ora was such a wonderful Christian lady & I enjoyed our many visits together; first with Paul & later with Odessa! Shirley, Mark & Melissa were wonderful in taking care of her needs over the past 10 years. May God bless you with His comfort & peace in your time of separation from Ora. Love in Christ, David & Karen

David & Karen Faith

February 7, 2013

We will always remember the never ending smile Ora gave everyone. To see her with her twin sister was always such a blessing. Paul was undoubtedly waiting right beside Jesus to welcome her into Heaven. Be comforted by your memories. Our prayers are with you.

Alvin & Susie Waltrip

February 6, 2013

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