Mother Rosetta W. Harrell

“May the Work I’ve Done, Speak for Me” Softly and sweetly an angel was beckoned to the beside of this glorious woman of God on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 to carry our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and Christian servant, Rosetta Ware Harrell, also affectionally known as “Mama Rose” or “Mother Harrell” to rest. Rosetta Harrell was born on September 19, 1929 in Chester, South Carolina to the late Mannie and Isabel Brown Ware Sr. She was educated in the Chester County School system. Along with her 11 siblings, Mother Harrell was nurtured in the Christian faith and at an early age she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. In 1954 ,Rosetta relocated her family to Winston-Salem to capitalize on better career opportunities. Down through the years, she has labored tirelessly for entities such as The Angelo Brothers, The Gallaghers, Bassett Sack, Inc., R.J. Reynold Tobacco, and lastly Arbor Acres, from which she retired twice as a Certified Nursing Assistant. In 1970, Rosetta married the late Howard Harrell Sr. The Lord blessed their union with a blended family of six children, whom they were able to teach and model the principles of God’s word and of loving others. Shortly after relocating to Winston-Salem, she joined Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church under the tenure of Reverend T.S. Staten. She became a pivotal servant of God as she embraced the tutelage from many of the ministry instructors. She wholeheartedly embraced 1 Corinthians 15:58, which testified of her ability to be steadfast, unmovable, and always abounding in the work of the Lord. For over 65+ years, her love for God and her church was reflected in assignments she took on such as the President of the Missionary department, the Kitchen Committee chair, songster of the Senior Choir, a Deaconess, and a faithful attendee of the Sisters-in-Christ bible study. Additionally, she was known for her commitment to the Forsyth County Missionary and Sunday School Unions and her participation in the High Point Educational Missionary Baptist Association. Mother Harrell loved cooking and seeing others devour her signature macaroni and cheese and savory oxtails. Her genuine concern for others never allowed her to meet a stranger and prompted her to give to anyone in need beyond measure. She was an encourager by nature and no matter the tide, she could always be heard declaring her favorite words of wisdom, “Just Keep Prayer.” In addition to her husband and parents, Mother Harrell was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Penn, a son, Howard Harrell II; a grandson, Stephen Brown; a sister, Bessie Powell; four brothers, Eugene Ware, Theodore Ware, Mannie Ware, Jr., and Charles Ware ,Sr. She leaves a treasure of dear memories to 3 daughters, Evangelist Bessie (Reverend Henry) Massey, Cornell Watlington, Vanessa Lewis,; a son, Reverend Ronnie (Dee) Harrell, Sr., all of Winston-Salem,. She is survived by 2 brothers, Simon (Ada) Ware, Sr, of Durham NC, Adolph (Elaine) Ware, Sr. of Silver Springs, MD; two sisters, Luretta Chapman of Oxon Hill, MD, Eunice (Alphonso) Stephens of Suitland, MD; 15 grandchildren, Reverend Virmell Johnson, Reverend Valerie (Pastor Anderson) Hicks, Dr. Violet (Kevin) Hoyle II of Virginia Beach, VA; April Bullock, Lisa Scaife, Shantell Maddox, Shenica (Cleo) Oliver, all of Charlotte, NC; Valencia Stafford, Tasha Davis, Patrick Lewis, David Lewis, Ronnie Harrell, Jr, Frederick Harrell, Jackie Harrell ; 36 great grandchildren, 37 great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A devoted Sister-n-law, Emma Ware of Chester, SC; a grand-niece Cora Bryant; and her youngest dynamic caregiver of the family, Leah Johnson

Mother Rosetta W. Harrell

September 19, 1929 - June 15, 2022