Photo courtesy of J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg
Mar 13, 1949 - Mar 17, 2025
To the family, with deepest sympathy and many kind thoughts for you.
Herbert "Sonny" Gilliam, Jr.
April 08, 2025 | Newport News, VA | Family
4/8/2025
To the family,
We are saddened to learn of your loss as well as our loss. God bless and keep you in His care during this very difficult time.
Blessings and Love,
Edward and Cornelia Goode
Goode family
April 08, 2025 | Midlothian, VA | Friend
Rose will be missed , to know Rose was to love her, I loved how she never abbreviated your name, nor would she nickname you she would call you by your name, beautiful smile kind heart, always prim and proper, her Mom and my Dad were sister and brother, we basically grew up across the yard . Get your rest my dear sweet cousin, and as you would say “ Thanks Love”
Erlene Vaughan Lumpkin
April 08, 2025 | South Chesterfield, VA | Family
My deepest condolences. So sorry for the loss of your love one. I recently saw Rose in food loin, she was so fashionable dressed, looking good...
Pat Daniels
April 05, 2025 | Chesterfield, VA | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Glenda Gooden Jenkins
April 04, 2025 | S Chesterfield, VA | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jean Stretcher-Dillard
April 03, 2025 | Petersburg, VA | Acquaintance
Rose worked for many years with the top leadership of the Virginia Department of Corrections. She was highly respected for her abilities and admired for her dedication to her work. Her services to the Commonwealth of Virginia are greatly appreciated.
Ed Morris
April 02, 2025 | Richmond, VA | Coworker
Blessed be God, the God of all comfort. At a time when words are hard to find, just want you to know you're in our thoughts and prayers.
Anthony and Cynthia Brown, Sr. and Family
April 02, 2025 | Dinwiddie, VA | Friend
Deepest Condolences To The Family. Sending Love and Prayers.
Samuel & Rose Surley
April 01, 2025 | Chesterfield, VA | Friend
On Monday, March 17, 2025, God in His infinite mercy, called our beloved, Rose Elizabeth Mason-Holland to her eternal rest. Rose was born March 13, 1949, to the late Lee Charles Mason and Matilda Ercelle Vaughan. Rose was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Mason Eldridge; aunts, Alma Mason Parson, Augusta Mason Branch, Rosa Lee Surley, Doris Vaughan Wallace, and Madeline Gill Jones; and her uncles, Lawerence Mason, Jr. and James Vaughan, Jr.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Rose later resided in Chesterfield County for the majority of her life, where she attended Union Branch, Union Grove Elementary Schools, and Carver High School. She graduated from Matoaca High School, Class of 1967 and pursued further studies at Virginia State College (now Virginia State University). Rose was also a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve.
Rose was baptized at an early age at Union Branch Baptist Church where she remained a faithful and devoted member. At Union Branch, she served diligently in various ministries including: Chair of the Missionary Ministry, former Assistant Church Clerk, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Outreach Ministry, Pastoral Support Ministry, Usher Board, Wedding Ministry, Choir, Triumphant Prayer and Saturday Morning Intercessory Prayer Line. She also loved to attend Sunday School and Bible Study.
Rose worked at Petersburg General Hospital (now known as Bon Secours Southside Medical Center). She also dedicated many years of loyal service to the Department of Corrections, where she worked until her retirement.
Rose had a flair for style and loved wearing high heels. She flawlessly coordinated every outfit with matching accessories. Rose was a member of Beaux-Twenty Debutante Alumnae Association in which she participated in the Annual Debutante Cotillions.
Rose was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. She is survived by her son, Junius Holland III "Trae" (Kristin) and her beloved grandsons, Quintin and Kamerin. Her memory will be treasured by her loving brothers, Charles Lee Mason, Sr. (Theresa) and James Allen Mason, Sr. (Margaret); devoted aunts, Shirley Mason Cox, Sheilia V. Harris, Shirley V. Barksdale and Josephine V. Vaughan; uncles, Bernard Ellis and Claude Ellis; godchildren, Dawn Brown, Corey Barksdale, Ebony Harris, Reverend Keith Granderson and Xavier Edwards; and god-sister, Demetria Coleman Dugger.
Among those who will deeply miss her are her nephews, Charles Mason, Jr. "Chuck", James Mason Jr. "Jay", Rashad Eldridge, Scott Holland (Leah), Lamonte Walton, and Shawn Holland (Yoki); nieces, Shajuan House (Justin), Tiffany Mosby (Lonnie), Dawn Brown (Mark), Stephanie Holland (Jairol), and Kayla Perry (Derrick); a host of great nieces, great nephews, and many caring, loving and devoted friends, including her lifelong friend of 50 years, Geraldine Gaskins whose friendship brought joy and comfort to her life.
Miss me but let me go, hold onto the love we shared, and find peace in knowing that I’m now at rest.
Services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Union Branch Baptist Church, 11519 River Road, Chesterfield, VA, the Rev. Dr. Gregory M. Howard, Pastor.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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