Rosezetta P. Niblett Obituary in Martinsville at Hairston Funeral Home

Obituary For Rosezetta P. Niblett

On Sunday, August 6, 2023, Rosezetta P. Niblett, 88, of Elijah Circle, Martinsville, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at Franklin Health & Rehab Center. She was born on December 22, 1934, in Virginia to the late John Philpott, and the late Millie Stockton Philpott.

In addition to her parents, Rosezetta was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Niblett; one son, Darrell M. Niblett; two brothers, James Philpott, and Earnest Philpott, and five sisters, Mary Barksdale, Ivy J. Jones, Lillie B. Staples, Ora Dalton, and Ruebean Rumley.

Rosezetta was a member of the Camp Branch Primitive Baptist Church. She retired from Hampco Apparel after many years of service.

Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Steven L. Niblett (Loretta) and Randolph M. Niblett (Anita) both of Bassett, VA; one grandson, Bryan Gravely of Martinsville, VA; three step grandchildren, Frank Dandridge of Greensboro, NC, Jordan Armstrong, and Zaria Armstrong both of Bassett, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Elder Percy Stockton, Eulogist. The burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 1310 Carver Rd., Martinsville. A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Steven & Loretta Niblett, 558 Pinewood LN., Bassett, VA.

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Our prayers are with you all, Cousins Steve & Randolph...,your mom Aunt Rosezetta was a very sweet & kind lady, the last time I saw her she made a special effort to make her way through a crowd just to speak to me & give me a hug, which spoke volumes on the type of person she was & it touched my heart...Praying that God gives you strength & peace in your heart in the days to come. Love, Cousins Sarita Clark-Ward, Alvin Ward & family

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. Michael Hooper

My sincere condolences are being extended to this precious Niblett Family. Sis.Rosezetta was a very nice lady. She was so sweet in spirit. She was also very soft spoken. She will be greatly missed 😢. Steve and Loretta, just know that you all did all that you could do for her.You took excellent care of her,until it became unbearable. God has your reward. Believe me, good deeds do not go unnoticed. Remember, God loves you and so do we. We will continue to keep you lifted up in prayer. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Sincerely, Jean,Katrina,Lillie,Steve,Joe,Susie and the rest of the Gravely Family.

Sorry for your loss. I'm gonna miss her. Ellen

Sending my condolences during this time of loss. Gladys M. King

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