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Rosetta C. Lloyd NEWPORT NEWS - Mrs. Rosetta A. Christian Lloyd, 80, widow of the Rev. Dr. Julius O. Lloyd Jr., passed away Sept. 18, 2008. She was born Aug. 4, 1928, to the late William Major Christian and Winnie Mae Elizabeth Christian. Rosetta was employed and retired from the Newport News public school system after 25 years of service. From an early age, Rosetta was a member of First Baptist Church Jefferson Park, where she was involved in many auxiliaries. After meeting and marrying the Rev. Dr. Julius O. Lloyd Jr., she became the First Lady of Goodwill Baptist Church in Norfolk for nearly 30 years. Upon retirement, she and Rev. Lloyd joined Bethlehem Judah Ministries, Newport News, where she remained until her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Dr. Julius O. Lloyd Jr.; and one brother, William R. Christian. She leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Flossie Christian Gatling of Newport News; two sisters-in-law, Olivia High of New York and Lula Perry of Jarratt, Va.; two brothers-in-law, Roland Gatling of Newport News and the Rev. Benjamin Lloyd of North Carolina; sons, Alphonso, Lionel (Cheryl), Kelvin (Wimona), Keith and Mark; daughters, Iris (Aubrey), Shirley (Rivers), Clara and Kathy; 23 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Viewing will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Cooke Brothers Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St., Newport News, VA 23607. A homegoing celebration will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church Jefferson Park, 615-42nd St., Newport News. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cookebros.com.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 23, 2008.
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Shirley, I was saddened to hear of the passing of your mother, yet I rejoice of her passing from this life to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ for eternity! May the comfort, strength, peace, and love of the Holy Spirit engulf you and your family. My prayers are for you.

Rev. Richard L. Brown

September 25, 2008

To God be the glory to the Lloyd family may you find peace and rest in God. For greater he that is in you than he that is in the world. And may the work she has done speak for her. Anyone that has known Sis Lloyd knows she has touched a many lives. And she will be greatly missed. But she is in a way better place than we are. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sarah McAllister-Taylor

September 24, 2008

To The Family of Sister Lloyd,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you doing this time.

The Echols Family

September 24, 2008

My heartfelt condolences to the family. Ms. Rosetta was a joy to all that met and knew her. Rest assured that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Be of good courage. Shirley, may God give you peace and restore your joy at such a time as this.

Angela Gaskins-White

September 24, 2008

Clara, Kathy, Rev. Shirley and the Family, please know that God will go before you to make the rough road smooth and the crooked one straight. Lean on Him and He will be with you always. Aunt Rosie was always smiling and happy when we met. You are in my prayers. Love - Evang. Bettye Perry and Family - Willingboro, NJ.

September 23, 2008

OUR HEARTS WERE BROKEN,AND WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE AT PEACE AND WE KNOW GOD KNOW BEST,BUT WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH,BUT YOU DID NOT GO ALONE ,FOR PART OF US WENT WITH YOU THE DAY GOD TOOK YOU HOME. FROM MR.&MRSWAYNE&LINDADEANS 1108 EAST HOLLY STREET GOLDSBORO,N.C.27530.

LINDA DEANS

September 23, 2008

To The Family: I loved Aunt Rosetta very much. I will miss her and my life has been touched by just having such a wonderful person like her in it. May you be comforted at this time and may the memories of her be in your hearts forever. Love to All My Family
Cousin Joy (Augburn)

Joy Augburn

September 23, 2008

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