"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

I have fought a good fight.

I have finished my course,

I have kept the faith"    II Timothy 4:6-7

Rosie Lee Pippins was born in Shelby, MS to the late Willie Jones and Beatrice Jones.

She dedicated her life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church in Pace, MS.  She attended Pace High School and after high school she moved to Cleveland, MS to reside with her late husband Earnest Pippins.

Rosie is survived by her son Henry Pippins of Memphis, TN and a host of family and friends.