Rosa Williams

Rosa L. Williams, 104 years old passed away peacefully on June 28, 2020 at Autumn Care of Suffolk in Suffolk, VA. She was born August 6, 1915 in Nansemond County to the late James Wilkins and Mary Lou Bynum. Rosa received her formal education in the Suffolk Public Schools System. She was employed at Planter’s Peanut factory for 40 years. Rosa was a life-long faithful member of St. Paul Baptist Church in Suffolk, VA. She was active in several church groups including the Gospel and Senior Choirs, The Willing Workers and The Missionary Ministry. She was a member of the Westside Civic League since its inception and a life-long resident of the Boston-Williamstown communities. Rosa was also a member of Local 2426 U.A.W. in Suffolk, VA. Rosa was predeceased by her loving husband Clarence Williams, daughter Therese Harrell-Gibbons and step-daughter Florence Ford, two sisters, Catherine Holoman and Beulah Saunders; three brothers, James R. Wilkins, Floyd Wilkins and Alphonso Wilkins. Rosa is survived by a devoted and loving niece Valarie Saunders, grandchildren, Judy Williams-Gregory, Gary Ford and Faye Ford, seven great-grandchildren, sixteen great-great grandchildren, four great-great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2020 at Crocker Funeral Home chapel with a viewing from 10 – 11 a.m. She will be laid to rest in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home. Inc. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Rosa Williams, please visit our flower store.