The family of Rosa Joseph regrets to announce her passing on March 20, 2025 at the age of 81.
Rosa Joseph, affectionally known as “Cashena” was born on June 4, 1943, in Liberta, Antigua, to the late Alpha Williams and Ann Trudie Francis. She was a kind and generous person who used her God-given talents to help others. For many years, Rosa worked as a seamstress sewing garments for the young and old to attend their various occasions.
Rosa was a loving mother to her children and a supportive friend to those who knew her. With heartfelt dedication, she served as a devoted member of the City Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her legacy lives on in our hearts as she will be missed by her family, friends and the community.
Rosa was preceded in death by her parents, Alpha Williams, and Ann Trudie Francis; Clement Clovelle Joseph; Brothers, George Williams, Henry Lincoln Thomas; and cousins, Hyacinth Winter Sorhaindo, and Ivona Cutie Gordon. Left to cherish her memory are the following: Brother, Winfield Phil Thomas (Magdalene); children, Lloyd Joseph, Ernie Joseph, Carol Joseph Walters and Wayne Joseph; grandchildren and great grandchild, Dearra Walters, Adanna Joseph, Larissa Joseph, Rianne Joseph, Amaria Walters; nieces and nephews, Orden Williams, Verne Williams, Jerry Williams, Shirlene Johnson, Sherwon Williams, Ivor Thomas, Ewan Thomas, Julian Thomas, Camelia Thomas, Marlan Thomas, Magnolia Thomas, Cameron Thomas; cousins, Carolie Winter, Bernadette Gordon, Albert Gordon, Reginald Gordon, Dawn Gordon; other relatives, the family of Clarence Francis, Victor Francis, and Artie Francis of Liberta, the family of Uncle Branch of Liberta; special cousins, Rachel Benjamin and family, the Warner family; special friend, Lorraine Francis Edwards; and a host of relatives and friends.
A viewing will be held at Blyden Memorial Chapel on Thursday, April 24 from 4 – 6 p.m. The funeral service for the late Rosa Joseph will be held on Sunday, April 27 at 10 a.m. at Shiloh SDA Tabernacle located at 125 Anna’s Retreat, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. Interment will be in Eastern Cemetery, Smith Bay.
