Rosa Mae Beacham Winstead

Rosa B. Winstead, 83, of Shore Drive, Rocky Mount, passed away Monday morning, March 25, 2013, in Nash General Hospital. Mrs. Winstead was born June 4, 1929 in Beaufort County. Mrs. Winstead was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Myrtle Beacham; sisters, Essie Latham, Irene Roberson, and Mattie Beacham; brothers, Lyman and Russell Beacham; and her first husband, George Henry Asby.
She is survived by her husband, Calvin Winstead. Also, surviving are her children, Alvin Asby (Martha) of Battleboro, Patricia Jones (Claude) of Washington, Janet Hodge (Gordon) of Rocky Mount, and Gary Winstead of the home; and her brother, Clarence Beacham of Washington; She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and family from 7:00-8:30pm Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Friday, March 29, 2013 at Oakdale Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Price officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oakdale Baptist Church, 13037 US 64 Alt. West Hwy., Rocky Mount, NC 27801.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.