Strong & Jones Funeral Home, Inc. | Tallahassee, FL

Obituary For Mrs. Rosa Brown

Rosa Triplett Brown was called to glory on Sunday, April 30, 2023 in Tallahassee, FL surrounded by her devoted daughters. Rosa spent 34 years in the Leon County Public School System, serving as a Teacher, Guidance Counselor and ultimately an Administrator until her retirement in 1997. Rosa was a devoted Diamond-Life Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and a member of Zeta's local graduate Alpha Upsilon Zeta Chapter. She held key and executive positions at the local, state, regional and national levels of Zeta, among them: Stork's Nest of Tallahassee Coordinator, local Chapter President, State Director, Regional Chair of the Board, National Treasurer, Chair of the National Trustee Board. Rosa also founded and served as Executive Director of the Zeta Educational Thespian Association, Inc. (ZETA), headquartered in The Moseley House Museum, a renovated historical landmark for the state of Florida, in Eatonville, FL. She had a zeal for fundraising and expanded her pitches for support of the Moseley House Museum to other community-based organizations, including the Florida Division of Historical Resources and Women of the 100 Club. Her efforts at the Moseley House project were so effective that Zeta Phi Beta Soroirty, Inc. bestowed upon her the title of Executive Director Emeritus.
She leaves many brokenhearted, including her devoted daughters, Harriet Brown and Clarriet Gray; sister-in-law, Lizzie Triplett; nephew, Denny Triplett; nieces, Cynthia Homer Brown (Lee Ray) and Rosalynd Homer; great niece, Fran McTier; godchildren, Gerald Stanley, Juan Gibson and Roncaglia Gibson; and a host of relatives and friends.
Viewing will be from 12:00 (Noon) to 4:00 P.M. Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Strong & Jones Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 5, 2023 at Southside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please provide memorial contributions to the Zeta Educational Thespian Association, Inc. (The acronym ZETA is sufficient to use) Rosa T. Brown Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 2301, Eatonville, FL. 32751.

Guest Book

I remember the sweet, Kind and generous woman with a beautiful presence and smile Mrs. Rosa Brown. I first met her as a school mate of Harriet and Clarriet. Our paths crossed again at Fairview Middle School when she was a guidance counselor and I a pre-Intern from FAMU. In the sorority Soror Rosa Brown was indeed an Icon and beautiful example of Finer Womanhood. So Sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in know that she live life to the fullest and made a difference. Hold tight to the many beautiful memories of a life well live. Brenda Hill Harvey

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Mrs. Rosa Brown was a lady of Class and an individual who had a character of No Non-Sense! I met her years ago while working at FAMU and attending CDC Conferences that she was instrumental in the planning and consulting! I will miss her genuine smile, generosity and quaint sense of humor! She definitely made a lasting impression in my life and I thank Gid for the opportunity to have crossed her path❣️ Mrs. Rosa truly loved her family! Her daughters were truly blessed to have such a peaceful lady as a Mother! She will be missed by many who witnessed her Service and Caring Spirit❣️ Myra

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Mrs. Brown was a phenomenal leader and mentor to me. I will always cherish the memories of sitting at her table during the heat of summer, eating her homemade ice cream, as we discussed the orders of the day. I will truly miss her style, grace and words of encouragement. I pray she rests well and that her daughters are provided some comfort for the impactful life she led.

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Rosa and I shared a friendship for more than 60 years. I will hold dear the times we shared on trips, going crabbing, shopping expeditions, cookouts, and just hanging out with family. Her friendship meant so much to me. We were family! My heart aches to lose such a beautiful person. Rest in perpetual peace, my friend. Gwen (Gwendy) Davis

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Miss Rosa always had a smile and kind words for everyone. As my godmother, she inspired me to always do my best and treat everyone with loving kindness. I will always have fond memories and deep appreciation for all that she brought to my life. May peace be with you on this journey. (Gerald Stanley)

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Soror Rosa Brown is the true essence of a Finer Woman. I can remember her at conferences when I was just an Archonette and have watched her lead, guide and direct our organization to what we are experiencing today through our protocol and procedures. A true asset and visionary who will truly be missed.(LaWanda Harper)

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Rosa Brown was quite a presence in the lives of so many. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc was blessed by her talents; Thespian/The Moseley House was birthed from her vision. I thank God from her sharing of wisdom, skills, financesH and other support. Her "girls" were always by her side. Thank God for you all. May He bless and strengthen you. (Rosa Pickett)

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