Rosline Geraldine Cobbs Rice

Rosline Rice Obituary

Rosline Geraldine Cobbs Rice, of Atlanta Ga., was the youngest of three children, born on September 13, 1938, to Ernest C. Cobbs and Bessie Witcher Cobbs in Franklin County, Va. Rosline was predeceased by her parents, paternal grandparents who partially reared her, James and Matilda Cobbs; stepmother, Lily Bell Cobbs; former husband, James (Vamp) Walter Rice Sr.; and grandson, James Nupree Rice. Precious memories will be cherished by her devoted daughters, Terry Cobbs, of Phoenixville, Pa., Karilyn Rice, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Wanda Rice, of Villa Rica, Ga.; caring son, James Rice Jr., of Flatbush Brooklyn, N.Y.; grandchildren, Mercedes Rice, of Atlanta, Ga., Mark Taylor and Alexis Rice, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Chelsea Rice, of Baltimore, Md.; stepdaughters, Gail Wright, of Roanoke, and Nicole O'Neil, of Atlanta, Ga.; stepgrandchildren, Nicholes O'Neil and Nya Evans, both of Atlanta, Ga.; goddaughter, Dionne Boney, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; sister, Carrie C. Harris; brother, R. David Cobbs Sr., both of Roanoke; nephews, R. David Cobbs Jr. (Bobbie), of Chesapeake, and Eugene Cobbs and Darren Cobbs, both of Roanoke; nieces, Darlene Smith, Rhonda Cobbs, and Karen Williams (Upoleon), all of Roanoke; dedicated friends, Betty Boney, of Brooklyn, N.Y., Dorothy White, of North Carolina, Norvella Coles Benning, of Philadelphia, Pa., June Evelyn Harris, Connie Isabelle Bumbry, and Joyce Boisseau, all of Roanoke; numerous aunts, uncles, great-nephews/nieces; and a host of other relatives and friends. A Service of Celebration and Praise will be held at noon on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at Sweet Union Baptist Church with Dr. Edward T. Burton officiating. The interment will be at Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Friends may call on Friday afternoon, August 14, 2009, for viewing. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 6 to Aug. 14, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Rosline Rice

5 Entries

THE CABBLE'S

August 14, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ernestine Mason

August 13, 2009

Dearest Family ,just wanted to let you know that all of you are in my prayers. I have very fond memories of having lived on Center Ave. as well attending Addison High School. God bless each of you. Love,

Olivia Taylor

August 13, 2009

Wanda my prayers are with you and your family during your time of bereavement.

I know that you will miss your Mom dearly and at the same time know that she's in a better place where there's no pain or suffering. May God strengthen and comfort you with His divine love and peace.

I'd like to share with you one of my favorite comfort scriptures: Psalm 61:1-2. "Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I."

Grace and Peace

Connie Isbell

August 12, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

August 6, 2009

TERRY and Family, we are so sorry for the loss of your mother.
The times shared were cherished and you will always remember she is in a better place. With our deepest love and sympathy....Anita, Crystal, Shmura , Gigi and DADDY!

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