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Obituary For Rosa Lee Shanks

MRS. ROSA LEE SHANKS - Age 96, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Dwight, Wilbert Shanks, parents, Silas and Pauline Spelman Austin, Clifford Barrett, brothers, Silas, Jr., Lavern, Jerry, and James Austin, sisters, Katie L. Austin, Thelma D. Taylor, Ernestine Southern, and Martha N. Tibbs.

She is survived by her loving and devoted son, William Robert Dwight, daughter-in-law, Estrella Dwight; grandchildren, Edna (Ronelle) Stallworth, Darius Dwight and fiancé, Taahira Smith of Pensacola, Florida, Natasha (Kevin) Shepherd, great grandchildren, Trudarius Austria, Kanisha Stallworth, Ashley McWilliams, Donovan Dwight, Dayshon, Dasia Dwight, Julllian Stallworth, Jada Stallworth, Calvin Wofford, Jr.; great grandchildren, Aivah Austria, Khyri McWilliams; sisters, Marsha (Rick) Goerss of East Point, Georgia, Virginia Barrett, Gussie Johnson, Margaret (Tim) Jackson; brother, Terry (Mamie) Austin of Calhoun; sisters-in-law, Dora Austin, Ethel Austin, Annie Mae Hill of Dalton, Charlene Shanks of San Diego, California; favorite nephews, Adrian Steele, Vincent Steele, Tracy Steele, Kerry Austin; devoted niece, Debbie (Louis) Macon; a host of other nieces, nephews; dear friends, John (Hilda) Nelson, Madison Nelson; cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Hopewell Baptist Church, 3527 Airport Road, S.E., Dalton, Georgia 30721, with Rev. Jimmy Ingram, Elder Windell Smith, and other ministers officiating. Her remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Friday after 11:00 A. M. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. Interment, Hopewell Cemetery. Please share your thoughts and memories of Mrs. Rosa Lee Shanks at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Guest Book

Lord bless the family and give them them The strength only you can give,This I pray in In Jesus Name Amen,Bishop Reuben Graham And the True Gospel Church family.

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Rosa Lee was genuine and a very sweet lady. Her life spoke for itself. She loved her family with everything in her. She constantly professed her loved for the Lord. She will be missed, but I know that she has no more pain or suffering!! The family has my continued prayers. Sequoyah Mack

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My prayers are with the family. Alesia Hall

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Our hearts goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board( Velina Weaver}

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My most sincere condolence to my friend and shipmate Bill, and family on the home going of your mother, Ms Rosa L. Shanks. Rev. T. Alexander, Sr.

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Praying for the your family. Pastor Edward Hoggs and the Shiloh Baptist Church Family.

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Praying for the family.Pastor Charles and 1st Lady Gay Catchings,Liberty Baptist Church family

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Butch, Mrs Rosa Lee was a very sweet lady and I will always have fond memories of her. Shenequa Watson Rhea

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The years of this sweet life of Mrs. Rosa Lee Shanks will always be remembered. She was the best friend of Mrs.Mattie Hardson(neighbor).My family friend and neighbor on Waugh Street.Many of these neighbors are now gone.Their legacy of kindness and love will live on through many generations. Butch ,please know that we love you and wish peace in your loss. Mrs. Mary Hardson Bonds & Family (Nashville,TN)

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