Rosalie Gresham

ROSALIE SCOTT GRESHAM was born on October 17, 1933, the sixth of seven children of Harry and Tinie Scott. She departed this life on September 11, 2024 Rosalie was educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools, graduating from Frederick Douglass High School, in 1951. She received her undergraduate degree from Coppin State Teachers College in 1955. She completed graduate studies at Morgan State University and Johns Hopkins University. Rosalie became a widow after 32 years of marriage to Charles V. Gresham. She continued to parent their granddaughter whom they had raised since she was three months old. She was an elementary school teacher for 30 years. During this time, she had many rewarding experiences as a classroom and demonstrating teacher, test coordinator, and reading resource teacher. After her retirement from the school system, she became a tester for the disabled at the University of Maryland at Baltimore County for several years. After moving to the northeast side of Baltimore, Rosalie visited several churches and selected Northwood Appold United Methodist Church because of its friendly and inviting atmosphere. She served or participated with the Adult Sunday School, the Nominating Committee, and the Kitchen Crew. She served on the Trustee Committee as a member and vice chair. She also served as booking agent for the Education Center, and as a steward. Rosalie enjoyed sewing, reading, listening to all kinds of music, and people watching. Rosalie often remarked how blessed she was to have so many nieces and nephews. Throughout her life, she maintained close relationships with the children of her siblings, especially her nieces. She was the last surviving family member of her generation. An African proverb states, “When an elder dies, a library burns down.” Rosalie’s family and friends will miss her guidance and her wisdom. She leaves to mourn her loss and cherish her memory her granddaughter, Mika Gresham (Elbert Walton); grandson, Charles Gresham; her daughter, Lezli Gresham; three great grandsons, Jaylen Walton, Jonathan Colbert, and Jaylen McGowan; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends

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Rosalie Gresham

October 17, 1933 - September 11, 2024