On October 11, 2019, Rosa Mae Goode Waddell was called home to the Beautiful Garden of Prayer. She was born on March 31, 1952 to the late Annie Mae Goode and James Benjamin Murphy.
Rosa was the brightest star, the life of the party and always knew how to make you smile. She also loved to sing, dance, cook and care for all of God’s creatures.
Rosa retired from Central State Hospital in 2017. Rosa was a faithful member of The Faith Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Waddell; a sister, Annie Ruth Goode; brother, James (Bubbee) Goode and nephew, Reginald Hunley.
Rosa leaves cherished memories: her son, Bryant Goode of Tennessee and daughter, Shimera Waddell of Virginia; two grandchildren, Autrelle Waddell of Virginia, and Decarso Goode of Tennessee; sisters, Odelia Gibbs and Scarlett Hunley both of Virginia, Marie Rita Jones (Rickey) of Arizona and Brenda Murphy of Virginia; brother, Eric Murphy (Glenda) of California; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and an uncountable amount of adopted children.
Service will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Higher Way Ministries, 515 Virginia Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Bishop Darren L. Gay, Sr., Pastor and Pastor Joseph Armstrong, eulogist. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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October 19, 2019
Friend
Sarah Robinson
Momma will be missed, but she is still smiling in heaven! Sorry for your loss and I'm still praying for the family.
October 19, 2019
Coworker
Gretchen Ridley
R.I.P. Mrs. Rosa
October 19, 2019
Monica Patterson watson
I just want to tell you I love you and rest well.
October 18, 2019
Family
Dajuan Coleman
Rest in Paradise with love Tweety and the Family
October 18, 2019
Zenobia Hampton-Mitchell(Pinkie)
My condolences to family,classmates and friends.
October 18, 2019
Zenobia Hampton-Mitchell(Pinkie)
My condolences to the family, classmates and friends.
October 18, 2019
Friend
Veronica ROACH
October 18, 2019
Friend
Clarissa
Rest In Peace, sweet lady. My condolences to the family.
October 18, 2019
Friend
Debbie Smith- Butler
R.i.P. Roe Mae My Sympathy to the family
October 18, 2019
Denise Peebles
Rest In Paradise.
October 18, 2019
Friend
Tonya Hawkins
May God bless
October 18, 2019
Friend
Linda Perry
Sending Prayers & Condolences To The Family. When Absent From The Body Is To Be Present With The Lord..
October 18, 2019
Family
Quinton Hunley
Words can't express the way I feel right now. You truly will be missed Auntie. Tell Gma, Uncle Bubbee, Buster and Annie Ruth hello. Rest In Paradise sugapie.
October 17, 2019
Friend
Diane
My condolences to Bryant and Shamera in the passing g of your mother. Rosa and I have been friends for over 50 some odd years. Take your rest my friend we will meet again. My condolences also to the remainder if her family .
October 16, 2019
Acquaintance
Janet Wilkerson
Praying for the family,Rosa always had a smile and a beautiful voice singing,Weeping may endure for a night,but joy comes in the morning
October 16, 2019
Acquaintance
Bertha (Cookie) Bland
Rosa was the life of the party and enjoyed having a good time. I truly will miss her sharing gatherings with my family. She will truly be missed by all. Sending my condolences to the family and praying for each of you.
October 16, 2019
Family
Tashia ann Hines(Smith)
In our times of loss loved ones,our hearts are heavy but grateful to god for relieving them of pain or any suffering, we share in your loss today and always,we praise god for his mighty power and love for us. He loves us so much he gives us rest. May god bless your family . Love you always Shimera and Bryant
October 16, 2019
Friend
Melvin Rose &Rose Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
October 15, 2019
Family
Sandra Bland
To the Goode and Hunkey Family,I am so sorry to hear the passing of your love one Rosa,she was just like family to our family ,you have my deepest condolences,
Sandra Bland &the Washington family
October 14, 2019
Friend
Christina Holmes
You will be missed!! My condolences to everyone!
October 14, 2019
Family
Carla Granderson-Spicer
For my stista Mere, I love you. Always have, always will. I'm so glad I saw Rosa about a month ago, and we embraced. She felt like springtime when she hugged me. Praying that she made a smooth transition to peace. I also pray for your peace, and for Trell. Take care of yourself.
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