Rosetta Jones

Rosetta Williams Jones was born on May 19, 1949 to Alberta Simmons and Eddie Williams. She was the seventh of eleven children. Rose, as she is affectionately known, received the Lord at the early age of eight. Her childhood embraced praising the Lord. Rose attended Stockton Elementary School, Memorial Jr. High School, Lincoln High School, and earned a degree in Child Development from San Diego City College. Her employment history includes the San Diego Naval Hospital, Pacific Bell, and the San Diego City School District. As a result of the birth of her first grandchild, Rose opened her own licensed childcare business, which she operated for twenty-five years until her last grandchild graduated high school. Her earnest love for children was apparent to everyone. She believed in inspiring children at the youngest age to be confident. Most of the kids in her care attended college and stayed in contact with her through their adult years. Consistently, Rose provided a listening ear for others. Even on her sickest days, she had a word of wisdom, a funny story, or a positive thought...leaving you empowered. This is not surprising for a woman whose quiet demeanor also produ...[more]

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strong convictions to stand for her beliefs. This was shown by her invited attendance to President Obamas State of the Union Address, where she was asked to speak to the Sandy Hook survivors. Rose was a faithful member of New Creation Church of San Diego where she was an active participant in the Prayer Ministry. She was a powerful Prayer Warrior and witness for the Lord. Rose was a devoted wife to Willie Jones and was his high school sweetheart. Thus, Rose will be remembered for her love of God, her dedication as a supportive wife, a loving mother, a sweetheart sister, a wonderful aunt, and lastly the best MoMo (Grandma) ever. Rose was preceded in death by six of her siblings and youngest child, Willie James Jones. She leaves to cherish her memory husband of fifty-five years Willie E. Jones; three children Gwendolyn F. Jones, Yolanda Boyd (Tyrone), and son Ronald E. Jones. Rose is survived by grandchildren Demetrius Greene and wife Anika, Jasmine Greene, Tyrone W. Boyd; sisters Luberta Mellon, Celia Griffin Cagnolatti and husband Gordon; brothers J.W. Simmons and wife Santana, Tommy Profit and wife Cheryl, along with an extended family of other grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.