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Rosalind (affectionately known as "Roz" or "Rozzie") was born in Utica, New York on July 5,1951 to Hosea and Henrietta Mims.
She was educated in the Utica School System. Rosalind graduated from Proctor High School in 1970. She obtained an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from SUNY Cobleskill. She also received a Bachelor's Degree from Empire State College.
For the next several decades she operated a private childcare business serving her community.
Guy Smith and Rosalind Mims were united in marriage. From that union, they adopted and cared for six children; Marcus, Kimberlee, Kellianne, Rachelle, Nathan and Gerald.
Rosalind was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. She spent over 50 years diligently sharing with others about God and His promises for the future as stated in the Bible.
Rosalind was predeceased by her parents and five siblings;Hosea, Jr., Carleton(Douglas), Renee, Loretta and Dorinda. She leaves siblings; Rita, Lythel, Michael, Erica, Malcolm, Henrietta, Henry, Lemuel, Latha, Phillip(Michelle) and Virgil.
Rosalind also leaves grandchildren; Theo, Jarrett, Layla and Marcellus and several others.
There are a host of friends and family that will miss Rosalind greatly.
The family would like to thank the Ithaca Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses of Ithaca, New York, The Ithaca Hospice Center and Rachelle Smith for their unwavering support and devotion in caring for Rosalind. Also, the Herson Wagner Funeral Home for their sensitive empathy and dignity shown to Rosalind's family.
The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 1201 Danby Road, Ithaca, New York at 2:00 P.M.
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Kimberly Spencer Fizdale
June 30, 2025
I loved to serve Jehovah with Ros. I could always rely on her to make Scriptural truths crystal clear to new ones. She had a wonderful down to earth, practical way of making Jehovah and his ways accessible to everyone. She was taken away from us too early. We all miss her wry sense of humor she delighted us with in our meetings. I am sure there will be a big party when she is resurrected. She wouldn´t have it any other way.
Kimberly Fizdale
August 8, 2024
My first memory of experiencing the force of nature that is Rosalind Smith was at one of congregation meetings where she had a back-and-forth verbal exchange with the elder Mike Elmo when he was on the platform. It was so richly enjoyable, because it was completely spontaneous. And wonderfully humorous. I thought, "this is the woman who unashamedly lets her light shine, and she is not shy about holding back who she really is. I really wanna get to know her better." I had the privilege of doing just that. She never stopped making me laugh, and at the same time, never stopped teaching me spiritually. See you on the flip side, my sister.-Sister Kimberly Fizdale
Holly Somers
August 5, 2024
Your positive and relentless spirit are such an inspiration to me. I hope that you know how amazing you are. What a big loss to us. But you knew that this loss was only temporary. That was your secret. Arthur and I want to see you as soon as we get to this Paradise you hoped for. Thank you,Roz.
Enoch Allen
August 5, 2024
I regret that I can't be physically there, but I will be "in attendance" virtually for the services. I'm more than a little emotional, it comes as a little bit of a shock. Aunt Roz will be dearly missed and my sincere and genuine gratitude goes out to all the specialists involved in her care.
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