Mrs. Rosie Tolbert Richerson

Mrs. Rosie Tolbert Richerson, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home on March 15, 2025. Born in Brewton, Alabama, she grew up in Jay, Florida, before spending most of her life in Repton, Alabama. She was known to many by Mama Rose or MawMaw, she was a devoted member of the Flomaton United Methodist Church, where she found community and support throughout her life. She will be remembered for her kindness and the love she shared with those around her.
She had a deep love for sewing and spent many happy hours crafting beautiful quilts. Her garden was filled with colorful flowers, where she found joy tending to each plant. Family meant everything to her, and she cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and even her great-great-grandchildren. In her cozy home, she enjoyed watching her favorite TV shows, especially "Gunsmoke" and "Family Feud." To keep her mind active, she liked doing jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles, always finding delight in putting pieces together or solving clues.
Mrs. Richerson is preceded in death by her parents, William Edward (Ethel Higdon) Tolbert; husband, Reverend Bruce Richerson; daughter, Audrey Marie Sims; numerous siblings; son-in-law, Thomas Macks Sr.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Thomas "Tom Tom" (LaWanda) Macks Jr., of Flomaton, Alabama, Marlina Dunsford of Florida; great-grandchildren, McKayla Macks, Keyanna Macks, Lynard Macks, Cameron Biggs, Joshua Dunsford, Anna Dunsford, Alex Dunsford and Zoey Dunsford; great-great grandchildren, Haylie Macks, Damon Macks, Grayson Comalander and Lexi Macks.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Springhill Methodist Church with friend of the family, Speedy Brantley officiating.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Springhill Methodist Church.
Pallbearers will be McKayla Macks, Lynard Macks, Matthew Weekley, Michael Smith, Dink Evans, Travis Odom, and Joshua Dunsford.
Burial will follow at Springhill Methodist Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.