Rosa Lee Clemons departed her life Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Sentara Leigh Hospital. Rosa was born June 15, 1941, to the late Roy Clemons, Sr. and Carrie Reaves Clemons. Rosa attended Pitt County Training School, and upon completion of school, Rosa moved to Norfolk, VA. At an early age, she gained employment at Lake Taylor City Hospital as a CNA-1, then CNA 2. From there, she gained her license as an LPN; Rosa worked for over 25 years in the medical field. Rosa was a lovely mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She proceeded in death by her life partner, McClenny Davis, and one son, Darryl Lee Clemons, two sisters, Martha Lee Clemons Boyd and Bettie Sue Clemons Laughinghouse, two brothers, Roy Clemons, Jr., and Johnny Roosevelt Clemons. Left to cherish her memory Jeffrey Clemons (Helen) of Greenville, NC, Kirk Clemons of Norfolk, VA; one stepdaughter, Wanda Ricks of Newport News, VA; three granddaughters, Brittley Batey, Chelsea Clemons, and Jasmine Clemons, and nine great-grandchildren, N’dian Batey, Isiah Clemons, M’laysia Clemons, King Gibbs, Chance Herndon, Jayonni Clemons Saunders, Jesiah Saunders, Jourmei Saunders, and Onyx Clemons. Also left to cherish in memory, Hattie Parker (Richard) of Mary Esther, FL, her first cousin, was raised with her like a sister, and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. Special thanks to Diamond Cooper for being there in time of need for our family.
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Doris Bingham says
February 4, 2025 at 8:36 amI’m so sorry for your loss. You need only look in your heart to find what is lost. Sending our condolences to you and your family.”
“I cannot imagine the pain and heartache you’re feeling. I am praying for your peace and comfort.
Carolyn Wyatt says
February 4, 2025 at 1:55 pmPraying for your comfort during your time of loss. Rosa was a dear friend of our family from the neighborhood. Always such a joy to be around. Her and my sister Evelyn was best friends. She will truly be missed.
Janet wedny says
February 10, 2025 at 12:04 pmI’m very sorry for your lost my condolences go out to family and hope the lord will comfort you in this difficult time love you all
Tee Harris says
February 12, 2025 at 12:49 pmWe miss you down here Ms. Rose. Praying for Butch and the rest of the family.
Brittly Batey says
February 14, 2025 at 1:55 pmWe love and miss you so much grandma thank you for everything you have done for me and my kids sip in paradise my favorite lady.
Kirk Clemons says
February 15, 2025 at 12:13 amWell I am going to say my final good bye going to miss you calling me and saying are you on your way to work and can you come and go to the store and asking me you heard from the kids today Love you and going to miss you
Laurie Boyd says
February 15, 2025 at 9:57 amAuntie you were truly that AUNTIE & I thank you for the great times. I love you but God needed another angel. Give grandma (Polly as you called her) a big hug for me. Take your rest Auntie & know that Kirk & Butch will be ok.
Wendy says
February 15, 2025 at 12:03 pmI am going to miss her smile and her calling my name as I walk into the senior residence common area. Rest in God’s heavenly arms Ms. Rosa.
Tremeka N Hayes says
February 15, 2025 at 2:54 pmI’m loss for words now
I will always remember you and you always call for Meka with that big smile, We had some wonderful times together and laughs, and great times at The Sands Thursday nite Bible study, you will be truly missed…Rest Easy Ms Rose…
Tremeka says
February 15, 2025 at 2:55 pmI’m loss for words now
I will always remember you and you always call for Meka with that big smile, We had some wonderful times together and laughs, and great times at The Sands Thursday nite Bible study, you will be truly missed…Rest Easy Ms Rose…