Mrs. Rosa J. King

Mrs. Rosa J. King obituary, Hopewell, VA

Mrs. Rosa J. King

Rosa King Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bland Funeral Home - Petersburg on Dec. 27, 2021.

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Rosa Jones King
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother,
Great-Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother
On December 26, 2021, Rosa King, a soul filled with grace, peacefully went to her heavenly home at the age of 91. Born in Charles City, Virginia on April 22, 1930, as the eldest daughter of Samuel Jones and Etta Jones B. Creighton, Rosa graduated from Ruthville High School and Riverside School of Nursing. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), she would go on to become an accomplished Dental Technician at the Fort Lee Dental Clinic, Fort Lee Virginia where she worked until her retirement.
At a young age, Rosa began her walk of faith at Parish Hill Baptist Church in Charles City, Virginia. After marrying her love, Edward King in 1951, she joined Harrison Grove Baptist Church in Prince George, Virginia. Throughout her life, she extended tender love, compassion and caring for all the lives she touched.
Rosa spent her final years living in Northern Virginia. Two years were spent in her daughter's home, and for the last eight months she lived at Paramount Senior Living Center. She enjoyed her residence at Paramount and the staff, just like us, loved her very much and provided her with outstanding care.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by two sisters, Hilda Bowman and Betty Charlotte; two brothers James Bowman Jr. and Edward Bowman Sr. and a loving granddaughter, Renee King Barnes.
Rosa leaves behind to forever cherish her memory, a steadfast son, Edward King Jr. (Thelma) of Charles City, Virginia; her caring and devoted daughter, Rose King Smith (Frank Tracy) of Nokesville, Virginia: four grandchildren, Edward King III (Dawn) of Richmond, Virginia, Michael Smith II (Claudia) of Burke, Virginia, Ebony King Howlett (Michael) of Richmond, Virginia, and Christopher Smith (Ashley) of Sandbridge, Virginia; nine great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren. She is also survived by her aunt, Maggie Payne Edwards; sisters, Edith King (companion David), Helen Coleman (Burton), Shelia Pettaway (Leon) and Robin Bowman; brother-in-law, Herbert King (Judy); sister-in-laws, Mildred Bowman, Catherine Mason, Norville Wooden, June Milton (Norman), Lillian Boyd (Frank), Hazel King, and Arlene King; devoted son-in-law, Michael Smith and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Homegoing service for the family will be held 12 p.m., Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Harrison Grove Baptist Church, 10415 Merchant Hope Rd, North Prince George, VA, 23860 pastor, Rev. Calvin E. Lewis, Sr., eulogist. Interment will follow at the King Family Cemetery, 12407 Moody Rd, Prince George, VA.
Due to Covid restrictions friends visitation will be held 11:00 A.M., to 11:45 A.M. at the church on the day of service.
Funeral arrangements for Rosa King has been entrusted to the professional staff of Bland Funeral Home, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA, 23803.
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