Rosa Bell Smith, of the 1000 block of Hatton Street in Norfolk, Virginia passed away on December 17, 2024. She was 94 years old. She was born in Washington, Beaufort county, North Carolina on February 13, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband, William O. Smith and her parents, Daniel and Mary Blount. Out of ten siblings, only one, Judy Mae Blount, survives. She was the mother of six children. She had five daughters and one son. She was predeceased by one daughter, Connie Collins.
She was a homemaker. Being a child of the Great Depression, she was always frugal. She was stylish and beautiful. Her country saying still delight her family. She loved sewing, decorating and gardening. Mowing the grass, which she did until she was eighty six, was one of her favorite activities. She a god fearing women, who read her bible. She never forgot to call on God in her illness.
Her surviving children are Rosa Collins of Norfolk, Va, Diane Harris (Phillip) of Sterling, Va; Patricia Hicks (Ralph) of Jacksonville, Florida; Colleen Lamb (Ricardo) of Norfolk, Va; and Donaya Ashoka (Sue) of Schertz, Texas. She had 11 grandchildren, 22 great grand children and 5 great great grand children. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
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The Mackey family says
December 18, 2024 at 7:40 pmOur thoughts and prayers for the
family. Love to all
Karim Harvey says
December 18, 2024 at 8:32 pmWe extend our heartfelt love and prayers to your family during this difficult time.
Karim Sr. & Karim Jr.
Charles Walker says
December 19, 2024 at 1:17 pmYou have my heart felt condolences 🙏. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beverly Walker says
December 19, 2024 at 1:24 pmI’m praying for peace and comfort for the entire family. May God bless you and keep you.
Martha Blount Langley family. says
December 20, 2024 at 12:32 pmWe send our love.and pray God will bring you peace and comfort.
.May God bless the family and hold on to your memories.
Willie R. Blount, &Family says
December 20, 2024 at 12:57 pmOur Deepest sympathy, and prayers are sent to the Family. We know that God will give you comfort in this time of sorrow.
Willie R. Blount, says
December 20, 2024 at 12:58 pmOur Deepest sympathy, and prayers are sent to the Family. We know that God will give you comfort in this time of sorrow.
Linda Blount says
December 22, 2024 at 6:18 pmDaniel Blount Jr. Family says
December 22, 2024 at 6:10 pm
With our deepest sympathy, we send our love ❤️ & prayers 🙏 to the family. Hold & keep her memories in your heart ❤️
God Bless