Leona M. Rose Obituary in Opelousas at Ford & Joseph Funeral Home

Obituary For Leona M. Rose

MS. LEONA M. ROSE

OPELOUSAS – Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA for Ms. Leona M. Rose, 81, who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be in True Vine Baptist Church Cemetery.

Rev. Albert Tezeno, Pastor of First Benjamin Baptist Church, will be officiating the funeral service.

Ms. Rose’s memories are being cherished by: her three brothers, Raynard Rose of Baton Rouge, LA, Calvin Rose and Allen (Cynthia) Rose, both of Opelousas, LA; two sisters, Lou Rose of Opelousas, LA and Betty Pipkins of Dallas, TX; one sister-in-law, Earnestine Rose of Houston, TX; and a host of relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by: her parents, Aaron and Vinder Celestine Rose; three brothers, Aaron Rose, Jr., Eugene Rose and Harry James Rose; and one sister, Dorothy Rose.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home.

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.

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May God be with and comfort the family during this time, but just know that Leona Rose has entered into the kingdom of Heaven. To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord. II Corinthian 5:8; Debra A. Rose (Uncle Bye & Aunt Della Daughter) of Houston, TX

My deepest sympathies to you all and the Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Be Blessed, Cuz. Barbara A. Rose (Manvel, TX)

"Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." Aunt Leona lived an amazing life that transitioned into a blessed eternity. Psalm 23:6. ~ Minister Lee and Evangelist Dr. Lakisha Bell

Our prayers for the Rose Family during this difficult time. May God grant you strength to work through this

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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