WOOSTER Rosa L. Cowling, 85, of Wooster passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her home.
Rosa was born September 14, 1935 in Prattville, Alabama the daughter of Isaac and Lucinda Cheely Woods. She was married to Frank Cowling, Jr. for 55 years before his death on June 26, 2007.
She had worked as an aide at the former Apple Creek Developmental Center and had also worked for Bell and Howell. Rosa Was a member of the Second Baptist Church where she was a Deaconess, sang in the choir, was the Church secretary, a member of the Women s Missionary Society and a member of the Strivers Club. She enjoyed writing poetry, was an artist, loved working puzzles and watching game shows, enjoyed reading and sewing.
Surviving are her children Earnistine Parker and Rita (Robert) Hamlet both of Orrville, Deborah Donald of Medina, Charlotte (Lowell) Stauffer, Anthony (Michelle) Cowling, Juanita (Bryant) Patrick and Shejuana Faye Harrington all of Wooster; God children Richard, Lorence, Austin, Roosevelt, Grayson, Douglas and Viola Price; many, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and God grandchildren and a brother Lonnie (Mildred) Stoudmire of Alabama.
In addition to her husband she was preceded by her parents, 2 infant sons, a son-in-law Gentle Forrest Parker, 6 great-grandchildren and siblings Jimmy, Julie, Edward and Ike Woods, Leanna Hall, and Arthur Bo Jones.
Friends will be received at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster on Monday, July 12, 2021 from 6-8:00 p.m.
Funeral service will be on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church, 245 S. Grant St., Wooster with Rev. Rickey Brown officiating. Burial will be at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road, Seville on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 2:30 p.m.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Second Baptist Church.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
Memorial Contributions
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Second Baptist Church.
Service
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church, 245 S. Grant St., Wooster with Rev. Rickey Brown officiating. Burial will be at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road, Seville on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 2:30 p.m.
Visitation
Friends will be received at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster on Monday, July 12, 2021 from 6-8:00 p.m.
So sorry for your loss and prayers for your family and friends. Rose was a very special lady that will be miss by so many people.
R. I.P. Rose
To Rosa family so sorry for your loss, you have many prayers are with you. She was a dear friemd who will be missed very much.
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We are sorry for the loss of your mother,Mrs Cowling was a wonderful mother to us all. We shared lots of meals and laughter. She will greatly be missed. RIP
I am deeply sorry to hear of Rosa’s passing, she was an amazing woman and I will be praying for your family.
Dear Cowlings Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Due to prior engagements, I will not be able to attend the services for her. I did want you to know that I did not know your Mother well, but from the few times that I did have that privilege, I knew that she was a beautiful lady, both inside and out ! Please accept my deepest condolences and your family will be in my prayers. May you all find peace and comfort, knowing that your Mother is now at rest with Jesus Christ, Our Risen Lord !
Our condolences to the Cowling Family. “I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14:2B-3 * Your family is in our Prayers!
We are terribly sorry for your families loss. Prayers for all your broken hearts. I am positive she leaves you all with happy memories.
Prayers,Love and Condolences on the loss of Mother Cowling.