REVEREND BERNETTA RODGERS QUINN

1961 - 2019

Reverend Bernetta Rodgers Quinn, 57, received her angel wings on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Center in Richmond, VA. Rev. Quinn has joined the love of her life in heaven, Rev. Veonis Quinn, Jr. who passed away on December 17, 2016. Rev. Bernetta Quinn is the daughter of Deacon Cleveland and Ernestine Jones Rodgers and the late Jesse Warren.
Rev. Quinn was educated in the Petersburg and Chesterfield County Public School Systems. She graduated from Matoaca High School in 1979. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration of Justice and Public Safety from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. In 2007, she received her Certificate in Early Childhood Education from John Tyler Community College.
Rev. Quinn found joy in helping individuals in need. She served as the Executive Director of the Mary Carter Beacon House for Elderly and Disabled Adults for eight years. She worked for over thirteen years as the Executive Director of Hopewell-Prince George Healthy Families. She was a phenomenal grant and policy writer and helped organizations she served acquire thousands of dollars to support local community programs. Rev. Quinn always dreamed of having her own business and with the help of the Lord, much prayer, perseverance and determination in 2015 she became the Owner and Director of Family Services, Inc. based in Petersburg, VA.
Rev. Quinn has been a dedicated member of Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg, VA, for over 20 years. She received her license to preach the Gospel on Sunday, November 30, 2014, by Mount Olivet Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin. She was the founder of the MOBC "Courage to Heal Ministry." This ministry provides domestic violence counseling and intervention and other support services to women in need. She also facilitated the MOBC Prayer Line and was a member of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry. Rev. Quinn served as the Team Leader of the Altar Ministry and was a Student of The School of Prophet under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin. Rev. Quinn has also served on the Deaconess Ministry and Marriage Ministry.
Rev. Quinn was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Veonis Quinn, Jr.; grandparents, Robert and Mildred Harper Jones and William Augustus and Susanne Gaymon Rodgers; aunts, Alberta Johnson and Annie Mae Brown; sister-in-law, Patricia Wilson. She leaves the following to continue her legacy: parents, Deacon Cleveland and Ernestine Jones Rodgers (Disputanta, VA); daughters, Courtney Curtis (Kennard)(Petersburg, VA) and Tiera Turner (Henrico, VA); granddaughter, Kayla Curtis; godson, Zachary Parker; brothers, Rev. Dr. Travis L.C. Warren (Letitia)(Prince George, VA) and Darrell Warren (Ericia)(Chester, VA); sisters, Jewell Kearney (Jeffrey)(Dinwiddie, VA), Kimberlin Boykin (Gary)(Columbia, SC), Crystal Rodgers-Jenkins (Elder Kenneth)(Woodbridge, VA); devoted niece, Britney Hill (Prince George, VA); brothers-in-love (in-laws), Jeffrey Quinn (Jacqueline)(Deltona, FL), Larry Quinn (Samatria)(Lake Mary, FL), Darris Quinn (Sanford, FL), Earlie Quinn (Iris)(Sanford, FL), Craig Quinn (Tampa, FL), Robert Quinn (Rhonda)(Georgetown, TX); sisters-in-love (in-laws), Shirley Quinn (Altamonte Springs, FL), Veola Purnell (Olden)(Orlando, FL), and Claretha McQueen (Tampa, FL); and a host of loving uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, church family and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Avenue, Petersburg, VA 23803; Attention: "Courage To Heal Ministry."
Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at 12 Noon at the Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia, with the pastor, Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, eulogizing, and Rev. Jameson McLaughlin, officiating. Burial will take place on Monday, January 28, 2019, at the Amelia Veterans Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg. (804)863-4411.