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. 
W. H. MAYS MORTUARY 
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