Ms. Rosa Lee Smith
September 7, 1926 - April 29, 2019
“My Grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2nd Corinthians 12:9 NIV Rosa Lee Smith was born in Farmville, NC on September 7, 1926 to the late John Sumrell and Christine Sheppard. She departed this life on Monday, April 29, 2019. Rosa married the late William Smith and moved to New York City in 1946. She was a member of Mariners’ Temple Baptist Church in Manhattan, NY where she sang in the Choir. Dr. Henrietta Carter was her Pastor. Rosa worked at Cozy Perfume INC. Rosa was preceded in death by her daughter, Renee Smith. Rosa leaves to cherish her memories, six children, Jeannie Moore of Hempstead, NY, Joyce Harris (Ronald) of Greenville, NC, Sylvia Williams of Augusta, GA, Annette McPherson of New York, Matthew Smith (Angie) of New York, Jermaine Smith of New York; sixteen grands; twenty-eight great-grands; seven great-great-grands; two loving sisters-in-law, Mary Chance of Winterville, NC, Delores Joyner of Winterville, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
“My Grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2nd Corinthians 12:9 NIV Rosa Lee Smith was born in Farmville, NC on September 7, 1926 to the late John Sumrell... View Obituary & Service Information