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    Wednesday, February 23 2022
    Rosa Lee Bishop Yancey

    Posted by: Clarke and Staples Funeral Homes AT 03:44 pm   |  Permalink   |  20 Comments  |  Email
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    Thoughts and prayers for each of you. Betsy
    Posted by Betsy Newcomb Long on 02/24/2022 - 06:05 PM
    Keeping the Yancey Family in our prayers. Wayne & Diane Powers and Family.
    Posted by Wayne and Diane Powers on 02/24/2022 - 06:22 PM
    Rosa Lee was a banking associate of mine in the late 60's. We became good friends that led me to introducing her to my brother-in-law, Carson. In the early 70's she became my sister-in-law. They lived in Richmond for a short period of time before moving to the family farm that she called COW country. I would ride with her to the farm to check on things and always wanted to get back to Richmond before too late. She would always tell me "the roads are not going to grow over before you get home". COW country will never be the same. Rosa Lee, we will miss you. May you now RIP!💔
    Posted by JoAnn Yancey on 02/24/2022 - 06:42 PM
    Rosa Lee was a banking associate of mine in the late 60's. We became good friends that led me to introducing her to my brother-in-law, Carson. In the early 70's she became my sister-in-law. They lived in Richmond for a short period of time before moving to the family farm that she called COW country. I would ride with her to the farm to check on things and always wanted to get back to Richmond before too late. She would always tell me "the roads are not going to grow over before you get home". COW country will never be the same. Rosa Lee, we will miss you. May you now RIP!💔
    Posted by JoAnn Yancey on 02/24/2022 - 06:43 PM
    Rosa Lee was one of the kindest persons I have ever known. When Jim & I first moved to Kenbridge, Rosa Lee made us feel welcome from Day 1. I will never forget how she knew how & did help others in so many ways. Rosa Lee made good footsteps to follow. My heartfelt love & sympathy to Carson, Ginger, Jean, her grandchildren & all her dear friends.
    Posted by Nancy W. Gmitter on 02/24/2022 - 07:20 PM
    You are all in our thoughts and prayers - we love you all very much. 🙏🙏🙏
    Posted by Karla and Buddy Avery on 02/24/2022 - 07:50 PM
    So very sorry to hear of Rosa Lee's passing. I grew up knowing her and her family. Sending thoughts and prayers especially at this time.
    Posted by Patricia Moody on 02/24/2022 - 07:52 PM
    So very, very sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
    Posted by Ginna Wilson on 02/24/2022 - 08:55 PM
    My love and prayers go out to you all, Carson, Ginger, and Jean.
    Posted by Susie Wolf on 02/24/2022 - 09:24 PM
    Rosa Yancey was a surrogate mother to our youngest daughter, Rachel, during Meredith College years. How wonderful to know this special lady. We cherish knowing Rosa. God bless. Hugs and prayers.
    Posted by Delaine Perkinson on 02/24/2022 - 10:35 PM
    So sorry to hear this.
    Posted by Kathy and Glenn Norwood on 02/25/2022 - 06:58 AM
    Carson and family, I am so sorry to hear about Rosa Lee, I will keep Ya'll in my thoughts and prayers
    Posted by Louise Callis on 02/25/2022 - 07:37 AM
    Rosa Yancey was a surrogate mother to our youngest daughter, Rachel, during Meredith College years. How wonderful to know this special lady. We cherish knowing Rosa. God bless. Hugs and prayers.
    Posted by Delaine Perkinson on 02/25/2022 - 08:22 AM
    Rosa Yancey was a surrogate mother to our youngest daughter, Rachel, during Meredith College years. How wonderful to know this special lady. We cherish knowing Rosa. God bless. Hugs and prayers.
    Posted by Delaine Perkinson on 02/25/2022 - 08:23 AM
    Rosie, as she allowed me to call her, and I have been friends since our days in the dorm at RPI and then sharing an apartment together till I married. Christmas and birthday cards and an occasional visit have kept us in touch. A long letter from her since Christmas brought me news of her physical condition. May you Carson, Ginger, Jean and family find peace in knowing she is now in perfect peace with God in Heaven.
    Posted by Judy Shepard on 02/25/2022 - 09:45 AM
    RIP Rosa Lee. I have fond memories of her and know she is in a better place.
    Posted by Barbara McMillian on 02/25/2022 - 10:01 AM
    I am so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. With thoughts, prayers and my deepest condolences, Walter,
    Posted by Walter Fox on 02/25/2022 - 01:04 PM
    Prayers for the family. So sorry for your loss May you find comfort at this time.
    Posted by ANN MOORE on 02/25/2022 - 01:04 PM
    Prayers for your family.
    Posted by Gladys G. Wells on 02/25/2022 - 04:14 PM
    Thoughts and prayers to all of you!! Heaven has gained a wonderful lady.
    Posted by Marilyn Estes on 02/26/2022 - 05:41 PM

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    YANCEY,
    Rosa Lee Bishop Yancey, of Kenbridge, Virginia, died February 23, 2022 after a brief illness.  She was born in the year 1943 to the late Lula Moore and Alwyn Kendig Bishop.   She was the younger sister of the late Janie Catherine Bishop Ali.  She attended Kenbridge High before studying at RPI.  After graduation and while working in Richmond, she met her beloved husband of 48 years.  They returned to the family farm where they raised their family.  She was a lifelong member of Kenbridge United Methodist Church where she served as President of UMW, VBS Director, and Church Secretary.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, traveling, and being with friends.  She is survived by her husband, Carson Wayne, her daughters, Ginger Lee Phelps (Joe) and Jean Elizabeth Bell (Al).  The light of her later life was her grandchildren (Kenlee Mae, Dale, and Paul) and a host of others that called her Mimi.  The family will receive friends at the home of Joe and Ginger.  A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, February 26 at 12:00 in Kenbridge United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.  Memorial contributions can be made to Kenbridge United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 926, Kenbridge, VA 23944, to continue God’s work in Rosa Lee’s name. Clarke Funeral Home, Kenbridge, in charge of arrangements.

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