The Journey Began July 23, 1941
Rosa was called from Labor to Reward at 8:30 am, June 13, 2015. Rosa’s legacy will always
remain and her memory will be cherished by her children and family and friends. Rosa is
survived by Husband Earnest White Jr., and three daughters Phyllis Renee Richmond (Cleveland,
OH), Angela D. White (Farmington, CT), Sheila White-Asberry, (Cleveland, OH), son-in-law
Darrell Asberry, grandchildren David D. Richmond Jr., Alycia Asberry Dumas (Deronte),
great-grandchildren; Tajanee West and Ziyon Edwards. Great-grandchild; Dream R. Dumas
preceded her in death. Her beloved godsons; Curtis Childress, Gary Childress and Darrell
(Daneen) Childress. Her very special friends; Patricia Childress, Mary Davis, Eliza Edwards,
Rosemary Norris, Diane Gibson, Sandra Kuhn and Esau Johnson. Special nephew; Johnny Ray White
(Her Road Dog). Her bothers; Philip (Della) Witherspoon (Tennessee) and Tommie Witherspoon (Alabama.), brothers; Willie Huggins and David Alexander preceded her in death. Her beloved sister; Rebecca Wimberly (Mississippi), sister-in-laws; Elestine Thomas, Essie Freeman (William), Ruby Jean Lee (Victor), Sarah Bonds, and Jesse Collins(James), brother-in-law; James White (Wilma) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family from East 82nd Street.