Rosi Townsend

Rosi L. Townsend of Trenton, Florida passed away on June 19, 2021. Rosi died at Shands in Gainesville peacefully in her sleep. She was hospitalized in late May stemming from respiratory and influenza issues.

She was born on July 27, 1933 to the late George and Sallie Roberts in Bell, Florida and was 87 years old at her death. She is the wife of deceased Henry A Townsend, the mother of Sons Allen (Debbie) & David (Pam) and Daughters Lisa (Rob) Thomas & Lori (Ed) Karabedian. She has 8 grandchildren: Alex & Nicholas Karabedian, Wesley & Dylan Thomas, Allen & Shelby Townsend, Kyle Townsend and Claire Wallace. She has 2 great grandchildren: Forrest Wallace and Jack Townsend. She was raised in Bell Florida and lived most of her adult life in Trenton. She was a devout Christian and was an active member of the Trenton Church of Christ for about 53 years.

Rosi was preceded in death by siblings Gilbert, Festus and Adel Roberts, Edna Watson, Amma Lou Koon. She is succeeded in death by siblings Gerald Roberts, Polly Ann Stover, Selma McClarigan.

She managed the family convenience store in Trenton for many years; She then worked for the Farmers & Merchants Bank in Trenton for a number of years before retirement. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing and family time with children & grandchildren. She was our rock and inspiration.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday June 26 at the Trenton Church of Christ, visitation will be at 10:00a.m., a service at 11:00 a.m. followed by a graveside service at Midway Church of Christ Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Watson-Milton Funeral Home, Trenton, FL. 352-463-8888. www.watsonmilton.com