Obituaries

With humble respect, Sewell Mortuary in Grantville announces the transition of Rosia Sewell on July 17th, 2021.

The funeral service will be at St. Paul CME Church on Saturday, July 24th, at 1:00 PM.

Public viewing is from 4 to 6 PM at Sewell Mortuary on July 23rd, 2021.

Mrs. Rosia Mae Sewell born December 20, 1930 to the late Otis & Vera Beasley, in Meriwether County.

She was married to the late Thomas J. Sewell. They had 3 beautiful children: Elaine, Hazel and Thomas.

At an early age she was baptized at Zion Hill Baptist Church. She later joined St Paul C.M.E Church with her husband. In her early adulthood years, she was known as a local hair dresser to those that knew her. She was a hard worker that loved to serve others. You could find her outside gardening or planting flowers. Her passion was spending time with her children and grandchildren. To her family and friends, she was such a joy to be around.

She was a kind, loving and free-spirited person. We will cherish the moments, the laughs and love. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She departed this life on July 17, 2021. 5 brothers Charlie, Otis, Bobby, Homer and Eugene and two sisters Inet and Melinda preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memories, sister Fannie Mae Parks (Norman); daughters Elaine Smith (Bobby), Hazel Neal (Norman); son Thomas E. Sewell; Four grandchildren: Virgil, Shaqunta, Ashley, and LaAngel; 9 great-grandchildren: Lacario, Naletrice, Shakia, JaQuan, Alexis, Janiyah, Xay, Cameron and Destiny; 5 great-great grandchildren: Mariah, La’Cariah, Javari, Journi and Amir; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.