Rosa Blakey

Rosa Jane Darcus Blakey“Sis”,84, of Stuarts Draft, Virginia,passed away peacefullyather homeon October 15,2025, aftera long battlewithAlzheimer’s.She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, and she will begreatly missed.

Rosa was born on July 8,1941to Roy and Frances (Lewis) Darcus in Stuarts Draft, Virginia.She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Staunton, and she completed nursing school atWaynesboro Community Hospital becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a third generation, life-long member of Hatton Pond BaptistChurch in Stuarts Draft.

After marrying, she moved to Pottstown, Pennsylvania with her husband, Joseph Blakey.She lived for over 30 years in Pennsylvania where she worked as a nurse.She wasalsoan excellentcook andran a small catering business.

Rosa returned to Virginiain 1990to care for her father and brother.She continued her nursing career, caringin-homefor patients with Parkinsons, ALS, and other life-altering conditions.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Frances (Lewis) Darcus, father, Roy Darcus, and brother,John Darcus.Rosa is survived by one daughter, Frances Blakey-Eddinsand her husband, Kenneth,also of Stuarts Draft,and two granddaughters, Erica and Amara Eddins, both of Richmond, Virginia.

Rosawill be most remembered for her outgoing personality.She loved to laugh and havefun, andbrightened up the room whenever she entered. When she was around, there was never a dull moment.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, October 20, 2025 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 415 Augusta Street, Staunton, Virginia conducted by the Rev. Michael Anthony Turner, Pastor.

The family will receive friends at the church for one hour prior to the service.

Private burial will be held at Augusta Memorial Park, Waynesboro on a later date.

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The family is being served by the Charlton and Groome Funeral Home, Fishersville.