Rosa Pecora Boseman
December 12, 1921 ~ September 30, 2014
Rosa Lucia Pecora Boseman, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Born December 12, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Silvio Pecora and Alma DeLuca Pecora of Italy. Rosa was married for fifty years to the late John Thorne (“J.T.”) Boseman, Jr. She was also predeceased by one son, William Thomas Boseman; one grandson, William Randall Wheless, Jr.; one sister, Marietta DAmico; and one brother, John Pecora.
Rosa began her teaching career teaching Home Economics at Red Oak School and Benvenue School. She was able to stay at home and be with her four children and husband for seventeen years and later became a dietician at Park View Hospital. She returned to the school system teaching at R.M. Wilson and Edwards Junior High. She retired in 1986, yet still brought joy to others in so many ways. When you think of Rosa Boseman, you remember her giggles and laughter.
Rosa is survived by one daughter, Gail B. Wheless and her husband, William Randall Wheless, Sr. of Nashville, NC; and two sons: Douglas Boseman of Rocky Mount, NC and Ronnie Boseman and his wife, Janet of Statesville, NC. She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Sandra Boseman of Rocky Mount, NC. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Derek Boseman and his wife, Kelli; Karen Congleton and her husband, Adam; Melissa Sowers; Kelly Irwin and her husband, Donald; Jeffrey Boseman and Joshua Boseman and his wife, Brittany. In addition, she is survived by twelve great-grandchildren. Rosa is survived by her loving and caring nephews, Joel M. Boseman and his wife, Jean of Rocky Mount, NC and Joseph S. DAmico of Baltimore, MD. She is survived by her loving sister-in-law, Joyce B. Bunn of Rocky Mount, NC.
A funeral service to remember Rosa will be held at 2:30pm on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Parker Phillips officiating. Visitation with the family will be held immediately following the graveside committal. Burial will be at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
The family wishes to thank Brekenridge Retirement Center for all of their love, care and compassion shown to our mother.
John 11:25: Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies.”
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Nash General. Make checks payable to Friends of Hospice of Nash General, Hospice and Palliative Care of Nash General, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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I remember Rosa from my childhood. My name is Mary Gerlinger and my parents John and Blanche were friends with her and her husband. As a child i remember joy every time we went.
So many happy memories of visiting the house on Benvenue Road or gathering with the whole clan at that little piece of heaven in Bowdens, NC. Marietta, Johnny and Rosa were each special in their own way, but shared a deep and abiding love for one another. It’s only right that they should be together again, never to be parted. Love you Aunt Rosa.
May God give the reassurance of her joy in Heaven and provide each of you with a peace that passes understanding. God is always there when we need Him most. Love you Gail ! Love, Faye Taylor
Aunt Rosa was such a special woman! She brought laughter whenever she entered a room, and she always left you with a smile. Her love for her family was most important to her, and she was the very loved baby of the family who was named in honor of her Italian, paternal grandfather. Her ability to create beautiful crafts was a special talent given by God, and she shared her many creations with those she loved, and those crafts are now priceless treasures of family members. Her kindness and sweetness to others endeared her to all. What a great legacy she leaves for the loved ones she left behind. Our lives were enriched by her, and she is now in Heaven rejoicing with the loved ones who have gone before her. We will miss her laughter most of all. Much love, Robert, Sue, Chandler, and Alexandria Pecora
Mu Chapter of DKG would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the family of our long time member, Rosa Boseman. She will be missed.
May the Lord give you comfort from His Holy Spirit. Always put your Faith in the Son of God.The Lord is the only one that understands your broken heart . Remember, He died for you and bore your sorrows on Calvary. My prayers are with you.God bless you dear Boseman Family.