Rosa Ophelia Hockaday passed away on April 16, 2021 at surrounded by her loving family. Rosa was born to the late Foster and Beulah Butts. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Rosa was a member of Celestal Baptist Church and a participated in the Willing Workers Ministry. She was also predeceased by her son, Wendell Hokaday. Rosa leaves to cherish her precious memories her husband, Rudolph Hockaday; daughter, Linda H. Harding; sons, Rudolph Hockaday (Valerie), Michael Hockaday (Sherrie), Calvin Hockaday (Valerie); sisters, Gloria Coleman (Collins); fifteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Sandy Hockaday, Gwen Hockaday, Elenor Davenport and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Rosa O. Hockaday
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Thursday, April 22, 2021
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Metropolitan Funeral Service
5605 Portsmouth Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23701
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Friday, April 23, 2021
11:00am
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Portsmouth Chapel
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Roosevelt Memorial Park
1101 Campostella Road
Chesapeake, VA 23320
The family is following the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines for funeral attendance.
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Donald E. Croom says
April 21, 2021 at 9:24 amMy condolences and prayers to the Hockaday Family. May God bless each of you during this time in your lives.I
Wilburt "BUBBA "KEY says
April 21, 2021 at 12:56 pmSORRY FOR YOUR LOSS FAMILY, LOVE TO YOU ALL AND REMEMBER THAT EARTH HAS NO SORRY THAT HEAVEN CAN’T HEAL!!!
Glenn and Carol Turner says
April 21, 2021 at 11:20 pmPrayers and condolences to our neighbors and family the Hockaday’s. Our families have grown up together on Ash Street. God always knows better than we do! Mrs. Hockaday is back together with her “Rudy and Wendell”.
Leigh M. Burton, Sr. says
April 22, 2021 at 10:10 amMay the Family find comfort in knowing that Mrs. Hockaday has fought a good fight and has kept the faith and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. Her journey on earth is completed. I pray that God will continue to comfort each of You. I too was a neighbor and classmate of Linda when We were growing up.
Amy (Britt) Eley says
April 22, 2021 at 4:36 pmMy condolences to the family. I’m Amy your neighbor on Ash St. And I went to school with Wendell. May God’s bless and comfort your family. God bless.
Tom Ricapito says
April 22, 2021 at 7:52 pmOur condolence to the Hockaday family.Rosa and Rudy always treated us like family. She made me my first ever sweet potato pie and it was great. My daughter was a flower girl in Linda’s wedding. What a friendly, welcoming family. Rest in piece Aunt Rosa.Love Donna and Tom Ricapito (recap)
Mervin and Pam McCoy says
April 23, 2021 at 1:27 amDEAR SANDY, GWEN AND FAMILY:
PAM AND I WERE VERY SADDEN TO LEARN OF THE DEMISE OF ROSA. HOWEVER, DURING THE DEMISE OF OUR LOVED ONES, WE HAVE ALWAYS FOUND PEACE AND CLOSURE IN THE FOLLOWING:
“BUT NOW THEY DESERVE A BETTER COUNTRY, THAT IS, AN HEAVENLY, WHEREFORE GOD IS NOT ASHAMED TO BE CALLED THEIR GOD, FOR HE HATH PREPARED FOR THEM A CITY”
HEBREWS 11:16 KJV
MAY YOUR FAITH CONTINUE TO SUSTAIN YOU AND THE ENTIRE HOCKADAY FAMLY..
Mervin and Pam
Chesapeake, VA
Renee Davenport says
April 23, 2021 at 8:24 amDear Family of Rosa Hockaday,
I’m so sorry hear about Aunt Rosa’s passing. I have very good memories of our times together and conversations. She was very near and dear to my heart. I know that she will be truly missed.
My prayers and love are with you all.
Renee Davenport
Edenton, North Carolina
Gina Hockaday says
April 23, 2021 at 12:35 pmMy prayers and love are with the entire Hockaday family. We will miss mama but so many great memories. I cried and laughed as I live streamed her homegoing.
Even as Mike and I departed ways, you were always “mama” and a Great Grandmother to Lil Mike. I know he was happy to see you and I am glad you are with him.
No More Pain, Mama!
Gina Hockaday,
Spartanburg, SC