Pastor Lucy Rose

During the evening hours of February 24, 2023, beloved mother (Pastor Lucy Rose), was surrounded by family when she peacefully transitioned to her new forever-home with her Savior. She was born to the late Joseph and Laura Malone on June 27, 1937 in Sussex County, VA. She was preceded in death by one son, Melvin, one grandson, Ronald Jr., four brothers: Joseph, Melvin, Walter, and Cleophas, and one sister, Constance. Church: Mother Rose was reared in a Christian home and regularly attended services at St. Paul Church of God in Christ in Emporia, VA. She married and later relocated to Richmond, VA. She accepted Christ as her Savior in 1960 at Mount Calvary Pentacostal Faith Church (PFC) under the leadership of the late Pastor Orlando Brandon. She later served under the leadership of the late Pastor William Brandon at Mount Olive PFC. Shortly afterwards, she was ordained an Elder by the PFC under the leadership of Bishop Betty Middleton. Yielding to the call to be Pastor of New Mount Olive PFC, in Richmond, VA, she continued to serve in this role for 24 years. She also served as a PFC Executive Board member for over 23 years. In total, Mother Rose served faithfully in the PFC for 62 years. Mother Rose remained a faithful and kind-hearted servant, always encouraging others – even from her sick bed. She could often be heard saying “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” One of her favorite sayings was “let it go, let it go, let it go.” She never hesitated to tell others about the Good News, that Jesus saves. School/Career: Mother Rose’s academic accomplishments included obtaining her GED from the Richmond Public School System and completing two years of studies in Early Childhood Education at Virginia Union University. She untiringly persevered in whatever tasks she set out to accomplish. As such, after 35 years of service, she retired as a para-professional from the Richmond City Public School System in 2000. While working full-time with the School System, she also worked nights at Reynolds Metals Aluminum Company as a cafeteria worker. She thoroughly enjoyed working with pre-school children and lending a helping hand to anyone - wherever she was needed. Spending time with her family and friends gave her so much joy. Mother Rose leaves to forever cherish her memory, four sons: Floyd (Roberta), Ray, Ronald, and Tyrone (Andria), one daughter: Vanester Williams (Rick), 17 grandchildren: Lakesha, Dana, Tyra, Kimberly, Tina, Phelisha, Monica, Tyrone Jr, Jeremy, Leah, Erich, Gregory, Bobby, Sonja, Ricky, Rayon, and Emanual, 27 great-grandchildren, two goddaughters: Tarsaun Brown and Joan Lane, two sisters: Pastor A. Ruth Fletcher and Jean Cabble (Joe), one brother: Andrew Malone (Mattie), several non-birth related children (Wayne, Gloria, Michael, and others), numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of church family members and dear friends.

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Pastor Lucy Rose

June 27, 1937 - February 24, 2023