Rosa Bell McKnight

Our beloved ROSA BELL McKNIGHT daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johnson blessed this world with her presence on July 16, 1907 here in Baltimore, Maryland where she was a resident on the day our Mother Father God, the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth granted her the opportunity to spread her angelic wings for an eternity. Rosa Bell McKnight received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System. She united with Edward Couplin, the two later divorced; date unknown. Soon after her marriage she began her career and acquired a position as an assistant to a Physician. Later in life she worked for a Lawyer and subsequently a Dentist. Considering the time and circumstances of that day, this was a decent career for an African-American woman. She also held a part-time position working in the local store/bakery. In the year of 1967 Rosa relocated to Chicago, Illinois where she took on a job serving as a Nurse, which is a compliment to the quality of her character, many would consider this position to be the epitome of selflessness. In the year of 1973 Rosa remarried, the late Mr. Adam McKnight. She maintained her marriage and career until around the year 1982 when she became widowed after the passing of Mr. McKnight. There after she retired and returned to her hometown Baltimore, Maryland. She served on the Mother Board and was a member of Mount Zion Ministries in Baltimore, Maryland for many years. Affectionately called “Aunt Rosa” by several generations of family and close friends, lived a remarkable life and was determined to express it with every breath and step. She never missed a chance to smile and make sure everyone she encountered had a reason to smile, as well. She had a great sense of humor and a heart full of love. Aunt Rosa enjoyed reading her Bible, she loved to sew, play dominoes, and bake sweet treats. In 1985 Rosa moved into Berea Apostolic (now Lakewood Apartments) where she established a comfortable home for the duration of her life. Rosa McKnight goes home to join her beloved mother, father and siblings, the circle is complete. Aunt Rosa leaves to celebrate in loving memory of her life: nieces, Mable Savage and family, Margarette Smith and family, Earlene Harris and family, Francesca Darby and family and Johnisha Witherspoon; nephews, Charles Johnson and family and Harry Johnson and family; and a host of third and fourth generations of great-nieces, -nephews and a host of friends.

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Rosa Bell McKnight

July 16, 1907 - March 24, 2012