Rosa Mae Beacham Winstead
June 4, 1929 ~ March 25, 2013
Rosa B. Winstead, 83, of Shore Drive, Rocky Mount, passed away Monday morning, March 25, 2013, in Nash General Hospital. Mrs. Winstead was born June 4, 1929 in Beaufort County. Mrs. Winstead was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Myrtle Beacham; sisters, Essie Latham, Irene Roberson, and Mattie Beacham; brothers, Lyman and Russell Beacham; and her first husband, George Henry Asby.
She is survived by her husband, Calvin Winstead. Also, surviving are her children, Alvin Asby (Martha) of Battleboro, Patricia Jones (Claude) of Washington, Janet Hodge (Gordon) of Rocky Mount, and Gary Winstead of the home; and her brother, Clarence Beacham of Washington; She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and family from 7:00-8:30pm Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Friday, March 29, 2013 at Oakdale Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Price officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oakdale Baptist Church, 13037 US 64 Alt. West Hwy., Rocky Mount, NC 27801.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 3/28, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Oakdale Baptist Church
13037 US64 Alt. West Hwy
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Friday 3/29, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Rosa was one of the sweetest people in the world. I will miss her a lot. I just found out this evening that she had passed away! There was never a time that I visited her that she didn’t want to give me something. To her family, I am so sorry that I didn’t hear of her death sooner, but I don’t get the paper and I seldom go on the internet much anymore. She was a dear good friend whom I will dearly miss!!!
When we lose a loved one to death, Jesus opened the way for us to gain everlasting life. (Matt.2028) grief & the feelings of helplessness can seem unbearable. At such times as these, we need to go to means of faith in the merit of Jesus shed blood, that we can we gain ; everlasting life.(John 316) The Bible gives Gods word for comfort. (2 Cor. 1 3,4) The Bible helps us to understand how Jehovah & Jesus feel about death. Jesus who perfectly reflected his Father, knew the pain of losing someone in death. (John 149) How did Jesus feel about losing his friend The account tells us that Jesus joined Lazarous relatives & friends as they grieved over this loss. Seeing them, Jesus was deeply moved. He groaned in the spirit & became troubled. Then the account says Jesus gave way to tears. (John 11 33,35) Did Jesus grief mean that he had no hope Not at all, in fact, Jesus knew that something wonderful was about to happen. (John 11 3,4) Still he felt the pain & sorrow that death brings. Jesus did not claim to perform this amazing miracle on his own. In his prayer just before calling out to Lazarus, he made it clear that Jehovah was the source of the resurrection. (John 1141,42) This was not the only time that Jehovah used his power in this way. The resurrection of Lazarus is just one of nine miracles of this kind recorded in Gods word. All of these things just show us what is to come to pass in the near future. What a wonderful gift of LOVE.