Rosa Moore Leonard
February 14, 1935 ~ May 10, 2015
Rosa Mae Moore Leonard, born on February 14, 1935, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015. She was born in Nash County to the late Mark Braswell Moore and Rosa Meyer Moore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Hardy Leonard and her son, Patterson McClean Moore Davis.
She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Journalism. At UNC, she was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. She taught Honors English for more than 30 years, having retired from Rocky Mount Senior High School.
She is survived by her sons, Charles Curtis Davis and wife Tammy of Statesville, G. Matheson Davis of New Bern, Howard H. Leonard, II and wife Jan of Rocky Mount and Robert C. Leonard and wife Cynthia of Nashville; her daughters, Mary Ellen Leonard of Nashville and Joyce Leonard Swartz of Rocky Mount; her grandsons, Donald E. Swartz, Jr. of Seattle, WA; Robert C. Leonard, II of Nashville, TN; Mark Matheson Davis of Philadelphia, PA; Scott M. Swartz of Rocky Mount and Sam Davis of Kennesaw, GA and her granddaughters, Jade Nicole Leonard of Greenville; Laura Davis of Kennesaw, GA, Lindsay Jo Leonard of Nashville, Katie Ellen Leonard of Rocky Mount, and Rhonda Barker of Troutman; her great-grandchildren, Madison Kayde Barker and Ian Wallace Barker. She is also survived by her brother, Mark Braswell Moore, Jr. and wife Beth of Hickory; niece, Marcie Moore; and nephew, Mark Moore, III.
A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Patrick Sinclair and Parker Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.at the funeral home.
Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thank you, Grady Howell
Thank you, Kaye
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow. She was a wonderful and beautiful lady that you could call a true friend , always thinking of someone else and I know I will truly miss her so hold on to all the memories you have because I know I will. May God Bless each member of this family as she smiles down on all of us . Kaye Gupton Ellington
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you walk this road of sorrow. Howard and I would speak of our wives many years ago as we would meet for breakfast at Benvenue Grill on Saturday mornings. She was truly a beautiful lady. May the good times you shared bring comfort to you.
That is a lovely tribute, Kim,. Emilee Cantieri
Thank you for the kind words emilee. Robert Leonard
Rosa was a rare individual. The years working with her on the commemorative book about the flood were a joy. I can still hear her saying my name in that soft, refined, southern drawl. Memories of her are so vivid that it’s impossible to believe she’s gone. We’ll all miss her so much. Martha Fountain Johnson
Ms. Leonard was a true inspiration! She was my favorite teacher. She was patient, kind, and knew how to give space to let us grow. I miss her smile, and her knowing smirk. She was a beautiful gift to this world and will be missed!
So many memories, beginning in 1958 our trips to Costa Rica, New England, to the beach and to writers’ conferences. She was always there when I needed help, including being my nurse after surgery. I will so much miss answering the phone and hearing Emilee, this is Rosa. Farewell, my beloved friend. Emilee Hines Cantieri, Hendersonville, NC
Thank you Martha. It’s been wonderful to read comments like these.
Thank you for the kind words Kim.