Rosie Lanell (Wallace) Hurd was born on October 23rd, 1958; to Donald Columbus Hurd and Lorene (Brown) Hurd in Henderson, Texas. The proud parents named her after her aunt, Rosie Lee Brown, the sister of her mother.
Leaving the family home in Henderson in 1964, Rosie and her family moved to San Rafael, California. At the young age of 6, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and joined the Christian family at “These Are They” Spiritual Temple in Vallejo, California under the leadership of Bishop Samuel Richo.
She attended both elementary and high school in San Rafael and graduated from Redwood High, class of 1977. Before going to college, Rosie worked as a shoe manufacturing associate at Birkenstock. She later attended Warren Dickerson College, where she gained a certification in Business Administration.
After completing college and gaining other professional certifications, she found her passion while working as a Mental Health Counselor for those suffering from substance abuse and behavioral disorders, at Nevin House in Richmond, California. Rosie found so much joy in helping others for many years. She was loved and adored by her clients, for the quality of life she helped restore in each of them.
Rosie Lanell Hurd met Tony Anthony Wallace in 1979, in Richmond, California and they united as one in holy matrimony in 1981. From this union, they produced two beautiful daughters, Kristy, and Marquita Wallace. She later gave birth to Shawn Mosby, with Calvin Mosby, and Jasmine Moore with Nelson Moore.
On February 3rd, 2023 in Katy, Texas surrounded by family at home, Rosie Lanell (Wallace) Hurd was called to take up residence in her heavenly home to be with the Lord.
Preceding her in death was her Father, Donald Columbus Hurd; her Mother, Lorene Hurd; her brother Don Robert Hurd, sisters Narvie Lee (Hurd) Mathis; Linda Bess (Hurd) Campbell; her nephews Terry Long; Gerald Taylor; Victor Campbell.
Rosie leaves the world with her most cherished possessions, her four children whom she loved more than life itself.
Kristy (Wallace) Matthewson (son in-law: Shannon Matthewson), Marquita (Wallace) Morgain, Shawn Mosby (daughter in-law: Toni Mosby), Jasmine (Moore) Smith (son in-law: William Smith)
Grand Children: Kali King, Nevaeh Morgain, Za’nya Mosby, Taylor Mosby, Aiden Matthewson, Olivia Matthewson, Amariyell Columbus, Alexander Smith, Skylar Smith, and Jordyn Mosby;
Sister - Claudette (Hurd) Dawson (Ralph Aleem brother -in law), Sister - Jimmie (Hurd) Green; Brother - Jerry W Hurd (sister-in-law: Laura Hurd)
Nieces and Nephews; Tina Boatman, Naimah Aka Felice(Dawson) Zulu(husband Shaka Zulu), LaShell Green, Marvin Green (wife Lashanda Green), Yvette (Mathis) Green(husband Devon Green), Kimya (Dawson) Smith (husband Eric Smith) Mardell Taylor (wife Ella Taylor), Herbert Mathis (wife Sabrina Mathis), Karim Dawson (wife Atlantis Dawson), Natalie Hurd, Rosalyn Hurd, Jerry Hurd Jr., Tyrone Campbell (wife Tina Kaur- Campbell), and a host of great and great-great nieces, and nephews, cousins and closest friends that loved her and adored her very much.
Rosie was a strong believer in Jesus Christ. She walked by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7)
Rosie was famous for her homemade cooked meals that included her delicious, salmon crochets, sweet ham, potato salad, and homemade cheesecake.
Rosie will always be remembered for her strength, and courage to speak her mind, as well as her heart because she loved to help others. In doing so, she was a great support system to her family and friends, willing to help anyone no matter the hour. She could be counted on to be there.
Her greatest joys were her grandchildren and children.
The Hurd family will receive guests for visitation on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 10:00-11:00AM, in the Rio Grande Chapel of Katy Funeral Home, 23350 Kingsland Boulevard, Katy, Texas 77494. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 11:00AM, officiated by Rev. David McDonald.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.katyfh.com for the Hurd family.
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