| Graduation Year | Class of 1977 |
| Date of Passing | Mar 25, 2023 |
| About | Ms. Costella Towanda Rose, affectionately known as “Stella” of 416 Deerfield Drive Petersburg, VA departed this life on Saturday March 25, 2023. She was born February 27, 1958 to William H. Rose and the late Joyce Ann Robinson Rose. At an early age she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior at Rocky Mount Baptist Church. Where she sung on the choir and faithfully attended church service. She graduated from Dinwiddie County High School Class of 1977. She retired from Amsted Rail (BRENCO)after serving over 20 years. Stella loved the lord and served him well. Stella was a very loving and nurturing person. She was always willing to help others. She had a heart of gold. She enjoyed traveling, playing bingo, going to yard sales, singing and dancing. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was preceded in death by her mother Joyce Ann Robinson Rose, and sister Patricia Ann Rose, grandparents Robert Lee and Virginia Robinson, and Annie L. Rose. She leaves to cherish her memories, her father William H. Rose, her six siblings Donald Rose (Mary), Ernest Rose (Cathy), Kenneth Rose (Judy), Garry Rose, Robin Parham (James),and William L. Rose(Lisa) Four uncles, Ardy (Marie), William, Robert (Yvette), and Thomas (Ruby); Five aunts, Ida, Doris, Mary, Clara(Carl) and Dixie(Charlie); A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Devoted cousins Valaria Ellis, Joan Winfield, and Monica Taylor. Devoted friends, Sandra Williams, Cindy Hall, Calvin Trotter, Audrey Winfield, Augustine Anderson, Eunice Person, Annetta Bain, and Vicky Roach. At the family’s request, there will be no repast. A funeral service will be held on Saturday April 1, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Rocky Mount Baptist Church, McKenney, with the pastor, Rev. Carlos Jordan, officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Public viewing will be held on Friday March 31, 2023 from 12 Noon at the 7 p.m. at the McKenney Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, VA 23872. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson an Son Funeral Home, 530 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg. (804)-863-4411. johnsonservices.us |
