Rosa Lee Croft

Rosa Lee Croft obituary, Thomasville, GA

Rosa Lee Croft

Rosa Croft Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home on Jan. 16, 2026.
Rosa Lee Croft, of Thomasville, Georgia, passed away on Friday - January 16, 2026, at The Residence at Oak Grove.

Rosa was born in Nashville, Georgia, on November 29, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Russell Browning and Maude Dell (Simmons) Browning. She was a graduate of Moultrie High School and worked many years in quality assurance at Riverside Manufacturing. Rosa attended Berlin Freewill Baptist Church. She was married to Malcom Martin Croft for over 30 years, who preceded her in death in 1979. Rosa will be remembered for her faith and her dedication to her family.

Rosa is survived by; her daughters, Rosemary Croft Powell (Dale) and Robin Croft Harper (Mike) of Thomasville, Georgia; her grandchildren, Ron Powell (Tammy) and Leslie Elkins (Micah), both of Thomasville, GA, and Laura McCorvey (Jason) of Nashville, Georgia; and her great-grandchildren, Sally Powell, Daisy Powell, Wyatt Elkins, and Maci Elkins.

A private (family-only) Graveside Service will be held at Sardis Cemetery in Berlin, Georgia with Pastor Blaine Walden officiating.

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10451 US Highway 84 E, Thomasville, GA 31757

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