CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR
SUNRISE
6/19/1946
SUNSET
6/26/2021
Friday, July 9,2021
11:00 A.M.
FIRST PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH
315 Barton Road
North Augusta, South Carolina
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Reverend Dr. Alexander Pope, Jr.
- Pastor -
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven...
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Rosalyn Bennett Sapp departed this life on Monday June 26,2021. She was the daughter
of the late Tom and Ruby Bennett. Rosalyn was born June 19,1946, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rosalyn was a faithful member of First Providence Baptist Church in North Augusta,
South Carolina. She graduated from Lucy Craft Laney High School in Augusta, Georgia,
in 1964, and continued her education at Paine College.
Rosalyn was captain of the Ladys basketball team at Lucy Craft Laney High School
during her senior year. She also served as the Assistant Secretary of her graduating
class. Rosalyn matriculated into the work force and became the first African American
female Manager at BellSouth and worked diligently until her retirement in 1997. She
was a Director at First Providence Learning And Development Center, employed at
Touch By An Angel, Quickway Florist, and the Tri-Development Center of Aiken
County until her retirement in 2021.
Rosalyns extracurricular activities led her to serve as a member of the Judicial Foster
Care Review Panel for the Juvenile Court System. She also worked for the Richmond
County Board of Elections and served as the Secretary of the Augusta Chapter of the
NAACP.
Rosalyn had a giving spirit and always poured into her family and friends. She was
always humble. Her caring nature, infectious laughter, and positive personality were
her trademarks. Rosalyns personal relationship with God led her to serve on the First
Providence Baptist Church Trustee Board, Choir, and Usher Board. She also served on
the Usher Board at Moses Missionary Baptist Church.
Rosalyn was preceded in death by her son, Tory Sapp.
She leaves loving and cherished memories to: siblings, Sallie Bennett (Lurie) of
Brooklyn, NY, Tom Bennett of Augusta, GA, and Carolyn Bennett; grandson, Tory
Sapp, Jr.;godchildren, Angela Broadwater, Evian Butler, Greg Cobb, Ike Trumpler,
Jr., LaTasha Cofer, Ronnie Williams, Jr., Trey Jones, Tonya Walton, and Von Finkley;
nephews, Gregory Bennett, Tom A. Bennett, Jr., and Ronnie Williams; nieces, Tammy
Lewis and Rickisha Bennett; great-nephews, Gregory Bennett, Jr., Jayden Bennett, and
Tom A. Bennett, III; great-niece, Taina Bennett; special friends, Ike and Lois Trumpler;
and a host of other relatives and friends.
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If I should go tomorrow, it would never be goodbye,
For I have left my heart with you, so dont you ever cry.
The love thats deep within me, shall reach you from the stars
Youll feel it from the heavens, and it will heal the scars.
Your Life Was A Blessing,
Your Memory A Treasure.
You Are Loved Beyond Words,
And Missed Beyond Measure.
No Matter Where We Go,
No Matter What We Do,
You Will Always Have Us,
And We will Always Have You.
Until We Meet Again,
Sallie, Carolyn, and Tom
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Processional
Soft Music
Sweet Home
Presiding....................................Reverend William Thompson
Selection................................................Mr. Kevin Green
Scripture Readings
Old Testament.................................Deacon Earnest Harvey
New Testament ....................................Deacon Kirk Cofer
Prayer
Remembering Rosalyn.....
(Limit Two - Three Minutes)
..................Reverend Jamaal Wilcher
Pastor | Moses Missionary Baptist Church
......Deacon Thomas Norris | Church Member
Mr. Charles Walker | Community Servant/Friend
Delores Ligons | BellSouth Colleague
Dr. Charles Smith | NAACP Representative
Lucy Craft Laney Class of1964 Representative
Acknowledgements...............................Ms. Alexis Tubman
Selection...............................................Deacon Tony Evans
Eulogy..............................................Minister Wyatte Brown
Recessional.......................................................lAmFree
Interment...............................................Southview Cemetery
1102 Nellieville Road | Augusta, GA
Repast..............................................Destiny Worship Center
2325 Peach Orchard Road | Augusta, GA
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Ronnie Williams | Ike Trumpler, Jr. | Tshinde Turmon
Trevor Turmon | Carlos Mckie | Tristan Turmon
Daniel Wesby | Lionel Mckie
Lucy Craft Laney Class of 1964
Moses Missionary Baptist Church Ushers
I bow that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. You asked, Who is this that
obscures my plans without knowledge? Surely, 1 spoke of things 1 did not understand, things too
wonderful for me to know. You said, Listen now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you shall
answer me. My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. Therefore, I despise myself and
repent in dust and ashes. Job 42:2-6
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We, the family of Rosalyn Sapp, would like to express our heartfelt appreciation
for all the love, support, and acts of kindness that were shown during our time of
bereavement. We are especially thankful to Destiny Worship Center, those who
encouraged us with special prayers, phone calls, cards, visits, monetary gifts, food,
and other thoughtful expressions of support. A special thank you to cousins, Angela,
Julia, Keisha, Jawanna, Trevor, and Wyatte. Please continue to pray for us. May God
bless each of you and His abundant blessing be yours.
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