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Rosa L. Thurmond

Passed 09/17/2024

Obituary For Rosa L. Thurmond

Mrs. Rosa L. Thurmond, age 74 of Athens, GA passed September 17, 2024.

Celebration of Life services will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Hill Chapel Baptist Church, 1692 West Hancock Ave, Athens, GA with interment in Evergreen Memorial Park. Viewing, Friday, 2-6 PM at Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home

Survivors include: her husband, James Edward Thurmond; son, James McIntre Thurmond; daughter, Marcy Lavette Thurmond; grandson, Jahmori De'Jon Simmons; granddaughter, Mahogany Simone Simmons; siblings, John Willie (Sara) Walter, Emma Walter, James Edward (Elsa) Walter, Robert Charles (Bernice) Walter, Harry Lee (Teresa) Walter, Larry Lee (Angela) Walter, David L. (Peggy) Walter; cousin/brother, John (Gwen) Howard; sisters in law, Jewel Barnette and Barbara (Wrenford) Archibald; brother in law, Michael L. (Zola) Thurmond.

In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to Integrative Arts Creations, Inc. @ https://www.integrativeartscreations.org/

Arrangements by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home.


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Red and White Handled Basket was sent for Rosa L. Thurmond - September 27, 2024

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CLAUDE T DUBOSE sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Rosa L. Thurmond - September 26, 2024

Sending heartfelt condolences to your family. You all will be in my prayers.

Dr. Claude T. DuBose and staff

Mae F Walter sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Rosa L. Thurmond - September 22, 2024

Rosa,we will forever love and miss you!

In Loving Memory The Family of Uncle Bub & Aunt Susie Walter

Tara Thurmond sent Bright and Beautiful Spray for Rosa L. Thurmond - September 18, 2024

James, Intre, and Marcy - I'm so sorry for your loss and I am praying for you all! Tara Thurmond and Talia Henderson

Rosa was a light that sit upon a hill that shine bright! Fairwell my friend may you rest in peace ! Doris Chester Thomas!

Doris Chester Thomas

May Jesus' strong arms of compassion and love, and the kind and gentle light which streams down from Heaven lie gently around you through these days of sorrow. May God comfort you.

Susie McKeever

sorry for loss Susie mckeever

Oh Mrs Rosa, I have been truly blessed for God to have shared you with me. I have known you since I started working at Clarke County Health Department in 1997. You were always so straight forward and honest, I loved that about you. I also loved those magical hugs that you always gave to me. I will definitely miss you but I know you now at home with The Lord. Will see you when I get there. Love always Brenda Wilkins Orsley from Elberton GA.

May you rest in peace. Our hearts are heavy, for we will miss the sparks of sunshine you brought to countless! As a child in Rocksprings to adulthood, you were part of my life directly and indirectly. You made the DASH! The Green and Goodjiones family will forever call your name! Yours truly, Other Niece Dr. Tan Goodjiones-Marilla

We are extending our heartfelt sympathy to the THURMOND and WALTER families. The LINSTON family.

I don't know anyone else who could give a hug like Rosa. I would always go out of my way to find her and get one when I'd go to the health department. Very memorable. Always special. Lynn B

Lynn Beckmann

Offering my condolences to the family. ~Finch and Brinkley Families

The most wonderful, amazing places to be in the world are: iin someone's thoughts, in someone's prayers, in someone's heart, and in someone's treasured memories, and I pray your memories last forever.

Clarke and Cynthia McKeever

Meka Fitch

May God comfort the Thurmond family during this difficult time.

Margaret Weems Pettus

To the Thurmond family we thank God for Mrs Thurmond's life and we pray comfort and keeping for you all. Sincerely Bertha Maxey, Dale and Debra Hunter

Debra Maxey-Hunter

The Harrison Family

glenda harrison

Marcy and Family I Am So Sorry For Your Loss Your Momas Songs Will Live On Love To Hear Her Sing!!!!

Cheryl Devlin

Though our time was cut short so soon you were a light in our lives. Thank you for welcoming us with love and abundance. So grateful to have met Rosa and the wonderful impact she had on our lives!❤️❤️ - Katie and Mac

Maclean Porter

Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family during this difficult time Rosa was a Great person to the community Rest In Peace 🙏🏽 Gloria Heard

Gloria Heard

My condolences to the family. Praying for your peace and comfort. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Heaven has gained another beautiful person and voice to proclaim its glory from up on high.

Rosa was a beautiful light in many hearts! Pat Fowler

Pat Fowler

Rosa was a bright light in my life. Our families met when my family moved to Rockspring Homes in the mid-60s. A lasting friendship developed. She had such a sweet Christian personality. And so, we always enjoyed seeing each other - greeting with a big smile, a bear hug, talking about the goodness of the Lord, expressing interest in loved ones and love for each other. Rosa was a jewel with a beautiful voice that warmed my heart and lifted my spirits. My condolences to her entire family and friends as well. Mildred Lyle

Our condolences to the Thurmund family.From the very first time Mrs Marcy introduce my family to her beautiful mother, we could sense and fell Mrs. Thurmond beautiful spirit and energy. She had such a charitable kind spirit,and was always kind and filled with so much compassion. She was a great example of what it means to be christlike.She will definitely be missed.

- Jared, Delania, J'aiLa, Myla-Ja'nai Price

To the Family of Mrs Rosa Thurmond 🌹 There's sooo much! that I say but everything that needs to be said about her from me, I already said it to HER and she knew how I felt about her ALREADY. She knew that I knew she cared about Others, She was Always great on giving Advice, She was a Role Model that will never be forgotten. I will always remember her and will forever love her ❤️ May She Rest In Eternal Peace Sandra "Elaine" Bowers & Family

Sandra Bowers

May your testimony continue to show others how God wants us to live through out life Much Love Rosa

Marilyn Kitchens

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal Rest in peace Sister Rosa Thurmond because when we all get to Heaven what a Day of Rejoicing it will Be !!! Bro.Ron Cherry and Family

Ron Cherry and Family

Our condolences to the family. Rose was our friend and shopping mate. She had a heart of gold and an angelic voice. You will be missed my friend. Gone from our sight but forever in our hearts and memories love you Rosa.💔😇

Deborah Hester & Tammie Hester-Parrish

My sincere condolences to the Thurmond family . I will miss my friend, neighbor, and shopping experience with you. I will always remember your to spiritual and soulful voice. Rest in Paradise my friend 🙏❤️🙏

Tammie Hester Parrish

To my girl Queen Rosa, You did good and you held on! I will miss you. Thank you for all of our "girl talks". To brother James- Love you and will check on you later. Marcy and family- thank you for sharing this special angel. 💗💗🙏🏽 Love, THE RAMBEAU FAMILY

Bertha TROUTMAN RAMBEAU

Our condolences to the family.

Gail Osby

To the Thurmond Family, I just wanted to say how very sorry that I am over the loss of your loved one, I am keeping y'all in my prayers and luv you all and I send prayers and condolences to the family , May God bless you all during this time of bereavement, Miss Nita Johnson 🙏❤

Miss Nita Johnson

My sincere and deep sympathy to Thurman Family. A marvelous angelic voice rests in Heaven.

Elizabeth Mays Johnson

Elizabeth Mays Johnson

Condolences to the Thurmond Family. Ms Rosa had the most beautiful spirit and singing voice. Loved hearing her sing at Hills Chapel many years ago. Rest in Peace Ms Thurmond, you will be missed.

Angela (Dowdy) Reid

My Condolences the the Family. Rosa was such a sweet lady. I'm sure she'll be missed by all.

Carolyn Wynn-Lester

So Sorry For Your Loss

Berta Wymbs

Sending my condolences to Marcy, my classmate and her family! You are in my thoughts and prayers! Have comfort knowing you have an angel and songbird in heaven watching over you! Arronette Hester Banks

The Thrasher FAMILY

Virginia thrasher

My sincere condolences to the family of one of sweetest ladies I have ever met. May God 's comfort and peace be with you!

Lisa Harris

She knew me before I knew myself! Mrs Thurmond is Definitely Going to Be missed, I'll never forget All the advice & encouragement she's given me thru Life. My Condolences goes out to the entire family ❤️ May you Rest In Peace 🙏🏽🕊️ Mrs Rose Thurmond Elaine Bowers & Family

Sandra Bowers

Condolences to the Thurmond family. Rosa last words to us was always "I love ya'll ". Rosa we love you and will miss you.

Bobby and Gwen Cooper

Rosa touched so many hearts and souls with songs of praise and her gentleness in so many different ways. We will always remember you. Always in our hearts. Roger and Fay Pope.

Lillian Fay Hodges-Pope

I'm so grateful that God allowed our path to cross. She's responsible for my granddaughter Tamrah getting into the pre-k program. We were new to Athens and when she saw Tamrah, she asked if she was registered. It was the last day for registration. Now Tamrah is at Emory University in their nurses program. Thanks to Sis. Rosa. May God comfort and strengthen her family, as we celebrate a life dedicated to serving Jehovah God and His people. She will be greatly missed. Praise God she's home. Sis. Priscilla

Priscilla Saunders

Our sincere heartfelt sympathy to the Thurmond,and Walters family. Praying that God continued blessing be with you all at this time.

George & Bernice Hector Along with Lizzie Davenport & Family.

The thrasher family

Rest In Heaven, Rosa... with your Mahalia Jackson sounding Self! Robert, Linda and Blake Smith

Robert, Linda and Blake Smith

Condolences to the Thurmond family. Memories sweet sweet memories of a beautiful soul. We love Mrs Rosa but God loves her best. Sincerely, the Hunter family 🛐🙏🏽❤️

Bridget Hunter

My deepest sympathy to the family. Rosa and I were best friends in High School and after school. You will always be remembered and loved. Carolyn Fortson

Carolyn Fortson

I was with you one week ago we laughed , sang and talked. You will truly be missed. Your smile and that laugh . Praying God strengthen James and your daughter and the rest of family. Love you Min Tasha Browner

Tasha Browner

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

Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home | Athens, GA

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