Southport
Mrs. Rose Evelyn McAfee age 75 of 301 West 9th Street Southport died Tuesday December 8, 2009 at her residence.
Mrs. McAfee was born in Southport on April 7, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Glen Swain. At an early age she joined Friendship Baptist Church and sang in the junior choir. She was a member of Ward #5 of Friendship Baptist with Mrs. Rhonda Davis as her ward leader. She was also a member of the Pearl of Truth Tents of Southport. She was a cook at Ocean Trail Convalesce Center, she has worked for a number of years in Brooklyn, NY.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory a daughter, Eddrena McAfee of the home; three sons, William Swain and wife Deborah of Southport, Byron McAfee and wife Deneshia; and Bunyan McAfee and wife Mashona both of Charlotte; a brother, Charlie Swain of Southport; seven grandchildren; Winneka Swain, Willie Swain, Aaliah Swain, Johnathan McAfee, Gleneshia Miller, Byeshia McAfee, and Byron Keith McAfee; three great grandchildren Elijah Hewett, Ahmad Hewett, and Xeniya Miller; a host of cousins and friends; and a special friend Mrs. Frances Ipeck.
The passing of our relative means a great vacancy in the home. We realize that our Father never makes a mistake. God saw the road was getting rough, the hills were hard to climb. He gently closed her loving eyes, and whispered peace be thine.
Funeral services will be held at Friendship Baptist Church at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 12, 2009. Reverend Samuel Spicer officiating. Burial will follow in Northwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
You may offer condolences at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com
Peacock – Newnam White
Funeral and Cremation Service
Southport, NC
13 Comments
December 9th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Although we did not know Ms. Rose McAfee personally, we have been blessed by the fruit of her labor. My daughter and I have the pleasure of knowing Mr.& Mrs. Bunyan McAfee. They have been and continue to be a blessing to our family. We are deeply saddened by your lost and offer our heartfelt condolescences.
Please do not hesitate to lean on the people that care for you, during your time of beareavement. May God grant you the peace that surpasses all understanding.
With Love,
Green Family
December 9th, 2009 at 11:28 am
To Bunyan and Mashona,
Although your mother has left her earthly body, know that she is in a better place. Look to the hills from which cometh your help, your help cometh from the our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.
May the grace of our heavenly father continues to be with you now and evermore.
Sharon
December 9th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Bunyan and MaShona,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tanaya Walters
Colleague of MaShona’s
Johnson & Wales University
December 9th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Bunyan, I am so sorry for your loss.
I hope you find comfort in these words from our Lord and Savior
II Corinthians 5:6-8 tells us that when we Christians die, we go immediately to be with God. To be “absent from the body-present with the Lord.”
God promises Christians that they will be reunited whether through death – The Christian who dies has the promise:
of an immediate reception into the Lord’s presence
of a resurrected body
of reunion with loved ones
December 10th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Bunyan and Mashona,
I am so sorry for your loss; you and your family are in my prayers. Lean on the Lord for strength through His love and find comfort in the wonderful loving memories of Rose.
In loving friendship,
Loree
December 10th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Dear MaShona and Bunyan,
As the others before me have expressed, I am saddened by the news of the passing of a beloved member of your family. I am sure you will take some consolation knowing that she is at peace and that comfort will eventually come from the memories of her that you share as a family.
My heartfelt sympathy in this time of loss.
Respectfully,
Peter Lehmuller
Johnson & Wales University
December 10th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Bunyan & MaShona,
Please accept my sincere condolences at the loss of your mother. We know that our mothers are always there for us no matter what and love us even when we are at our least lovable. Please know that there are many prayers being said for you during this trying time and may the memories you share of your mother bring you comfort.
Sharon Belnavis
December 10th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Kathy Jo Mitchell
December 10th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Dear MaShona and Bunyan,
Please accept our sincere condolences. May God give you and your family strength to bear this loss. We hope that you will find consolation in the memories of the times spent with your mother.
Sarah and Tarun
December 10th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Dear Bunyan and Mashona:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Kathy Wright
December 10th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of your Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend she truly touch my life and will be missed. Many times if we could have it our way, many of us would never leave, but keep in mind that to be absent from the body you are present with the Lord. Continue to look to the hills from which cometh your help and know that all your help comes from the Lord. May the Lord comfort you in this time and keep you. We are praying for you and your family.
Love Always
Tommie, Jan-Jee, Kori and Daisha
December 11th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Mac and MaShona, may you feel the warm embrace of loving memories.
Please call me if you need anything.
With deepest sympathy,
Alison and Dale
December 12th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Willie, Winnie, and Aaliah,
I just wanted you three to know that I am thinking of you and I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know your grandmother, but I do know you, and offer my condolences to you and your entire family.
If there is anything I can do for either of you, please do let me know. Our families are our most cherished relationships, and I am sure your grandmother would be proud to know how much I think of you three.
Again, you have my deepest sympathies; I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family and you three especially. May God bless and comfort your family.
Respectfully,
Courtney