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Rosa Waddell Obituary

Published by J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. on Oct. 11, 2019.


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

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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

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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)

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October 18, 2019

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October 18, 2019

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Clarissa

Rest In Peace, sweet lady. My condolences to the family.

October 18, 2019

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Debbie Smith- Butler

R.i.P. Roe Mae My Sympathy to the family

October 18, 2019

Denise Peebles

Rest In Paradise.

October 18, 2019

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Tonya Hawkins

May God bless

October 18, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Christina Holmes

You will be missed!! My condolences to everyone!

October 14, 2019

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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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