Rosa Brown Eskridge Valentine Obituary in Memphis at R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home

Obituary For Rosa Brown Eskridge Valentine

Rosa Brown Eskridge Valentine was born December 1, 1925 in Montgomery County, MS. to Mr. John Ulysses. & Mary Lee Brown. On March 26, 2020, God sent the Angel of Death to carry our beloved Rosa Valentine to a land of everlasting love, joy and peace. A mother and homemaker, Rosa was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. Over the years she loved to read her Bible and listen to gospel music on the radio. Rosa had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of St. Andrew A.M.E. Church. Over the years, she had become very involved with the church and assisted with numerous events. Rosa was preceded by her loving husband Mr. Elijah Valentine. She was also predeceased by her five sons Robert Lee Eskridge, George Ulysses Eskridge Sr., Thomas Earl Eskridge, Earnest Charles Eskridge and James Edward Eskridge; two sisters, Birdia Mae Davis and Etta Mae Parker; Three brothers, Turner Brown, Q.P. Brown and Johnny C. Brown. Precious memories will remain in the hearts of her daughter-in-law, Bettye Eskridge, her grand-daughters Dana (Eric) Denson, Shauna (Erick) Eskridge-Bailey, and Tarolyn Eskridge and grand-sons Anthony Eskridge and George Ulysses Eskridge Jr. who cared for her. She also leaves eight grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and eighteen great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday April 4, 2020 from 10 AM - 1:30 PM at R S Lewis & Sons Funeral Home 374 Vance Ave. Grave side service will follow at the Historic Elmwood Cemetery with the interment to follow. due to the cornavirus (COVID-19) we can only Allow 10 people at a time to view the remains.

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Dana, I will never forget our dear Cousin Rosie. She showed so much love to my family and brought such pleasure to Mom and Dad with her visits. She was always sharing whatever she had with them. We loved her dearly and celebrate that they are all together again in heaven!!!! Love and prayers to you, Carolyn

Dana, will always remember our cousin "Rosie" (Snook) and good times with you, her, Thomas Earl and my dad. Love Rickie and Sharlene Berryhill

To the Eskridge family, you have our sincere and deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- The Rice Family

One of my fondest memories was being able to talk on the phone with my Aunt Rosa just about every day for the past 30 years. I enjoyed everything we discussed. I really enjoyed how she prayed for me,and put blessed oil on my head and hands. She would give scriptures to read in the bible and told me to pray. These are some of the things I shall miss about her. My heart is torn into pieces. My mind is in disbelief at the moment. The love she had for me will never change, and the love I had for her will always remain the same. RIP Aunt Rosa Love Always Ramona(Your Favorite

I remember coming down every summer to granny Eskridge house as kid we used to have a ball even though she was really strict she taught us alot she was a strong beautiful woman and she will forever live in our hearts I love you great grandma Rest in love and peace

One of my most Memorable Moments was a trip we shared going to the furniture store. Once we arrived and entered the store I remembered that I had forgotten my wallet in the truck. As I began to run out of the store back to the truck you yelled "Stop and Wait One Minute". Then your next statement was " If you left it in my truck. It is still there because GOD watch over all that belong to me"! You was filled with so much wisdom. I will always remember the last conversation that we had on March 24, 2020. Love "Your Black Boy" Frank Davis