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Rose Person Allen
Emporia, Virginia
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Emporia, Virginia
Obituary
Send FlowersALLEN, Rose Person, of Emporia, recently residing in Richmond, transitioned from labor to reward on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Chippenham Medical Center. Born to Romnie and Ida Person on March 19, 1927, she grew to become a faithful servant of the Lord, a beloved educator, and committed civic leader. Rose P. lived by these words found in St. Luke 12:48, "to whom much is given, much is required." Left to cherish and perpetuate her rich legacy are her daughters, Dianora A. Hicks (William) and Valerie M. Allen; one grandson, Brandon C. Allen; three sisters, Emma P. Harrison, Audrey L. Person, and Ida P. Edwards; one brother, Alvin B. Person; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, October 15, 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Church of God in Christ, 294 Lowground Road, Emporia, where the Homegoing Celebration will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Paul Education and Scholarship Committee, Attn: Carolyn Spearman, 294 Lowground Road, Emporia, Va. 23847. Arrangements entrusted to Knox-High Mortuary Inc.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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To the Family;
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived, and may "the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation..." be with all of you during this most difficult time. My sincere condolences go out to the family.
(2 Corinthians 1:3,4)
Cynthia
October 20, 2010 | VA
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That's my Aunt Rose, coming to be with us when our grandmother passed!
My dear Aunt Rose Person Allen,
Thank you for showing us how to do family. You showed us that although sometimes it may hurt, we should do for them any way. Sometimes it may cost us but we should contribute anyway. Sometimes it will take time, but it is always worth it. I think I patterned my life after you: I love to write, I love to keep family history, I majored in English and taught English. I love my family and I thank you for your daughters and grandson who are...
Isidra Person-Lynn
October 18, 2010 | Los Angeles, CA
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I willl love you always,aunt rose,your nephew,Bruce D.Collins Jr.
Bruce Collins Jr.
October 16, 2010 | Moreno Valley, CA
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With love,fondness&great sorrow,Bruce D.Collins Jr.
Bruce D. Collins Jr.
October 16, 2010 | Moreno Valley, CA
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Bruce collins&latavia collins,love and miss you.
Bruce D.Collins Jr. collins
October 16, 2010 | Moreno Valley, CA
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Valerie, my thoughts have been flooded by Mrs. Allen and especially her and Mama--the admiration that they had for each other. Ms. Allen was a gem and the Butts Family is so fortunate that she did not feel it robbery to spend time with us and share her gifts with us. I was telling someone that whenever some would approach Mama about someone doing some writing or something educational, she would always say, "I tell you who you need to get, Rose P. Allen." Always wondered why she had to call...
Rose Butts
October 15, 2010 | Jarratt, VA
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Dianora, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family..Have been thinking about you all week....Love you, Your Buddy Peggy
October 15, 2010
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My aunt rose was noble&sometimes so funny.I remember living@her house and we had a puppy besides domino,i called him puttputt,she called him nutnut.ive had another dog named puttputt because of the fond memory.I will love you always,dearest aunt rose,thank you for being there for my son&his daughter&all of us,I will forever celabrate,your life,your love,your legacy.mitzi:,(
melissa fortino
October 15, 2010 | Moreno Valley, CA
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