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Rosa Baber Herron

  • October 21, 1925 - March 6, 2010
  • Chesapeake, Virginia
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“Rose was a great lady. A kind heart and a friend to all. Mitch must have needed his mate and the Lord called her home. She shall always live in our...Read More » ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Ed Townes - Virginia Beach, VA

“May our Lord, who comforts and brings peace that surpasses all understanding, be with you all during this time. I know daddy sure loved Aunt Sis, and...Read More » ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: Clyde Baber Jr. - Linden, NC

“Just want to let you know we are praying for you. If you need anything let me know. Mrs Rudd, we love you. ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: sherry brock - VA

“Dear Joyce, Tini, Steve & the entire family, I wish you all peace and love in knowing that she is at rest now and no more suffering. Rose was one...Read More » ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Carol Ann Glowacki - Nassawadox, VA

“I am praying for your family during this time of loss, I know the next days and weeks will be rough, but so glad that you know the Father and can...Read More » ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Lynda Windon - Suffolk, VA

“Dear Everyone, Im sorry for your loss. Im glad i got to meet her before she passed away. Im sure she was a wonderful person, and I wish Nick and I...Read More » ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: Rachel - chesapeake, VA


On March 6th, 2010, Mrs. Rosa Baber Herron, 84, stepped into eternity and freely breathed in the splendor of heaven. She is at home with her Jesus at last. Mrs. Herron was born in 1925 in Albermarle County, Virginia; she was the daughter of the late Harry Wilson Baber and Lucy Viola Craig. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Mitchell D. Herron, Jr.; a son-in-law, Bill Rudd; five brothers, Lawson, Early, Buford, Clyde and Billy Baber; and one sister, Jean Hamilton. Mrs. Herron was a bus driver for the Chesapeake School System for over 30 years. She was a long-time member of New Temple Grove Ministries of Chesapeake. Left to cherish her memory are two devoted daughters, Joyce Rudd and Carolyn Pegram and a son-in-law Charles Pegram; four granddaughters and their husbands, Sherry and Kenny Hicks, Laurie and Frank Poe, Michelle and Tracy Sawyer and Lisa and Brian Brown; nine great grandchildren, Zack, Nick and Jordan Hinson, Caroline and Lilly Poe, Dustin Brown, Madeline Sawyer, Staci Hicks and Benjamin Markey. She also leaves a sister, Doris Gentry; a brother, Irvin Baber; a special friend, Benny Allison; her church family; and especially Pastor John and Connie McDonald. A celebration of life service will be held at Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel on Tuesday, March 8, 2010, at 12 Noon with Pastor Paul Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held Monday, March 8, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to New Temple Grove Ministries Building Fund, 3972 S. Military Hwy., Chesapeake, VA 23321 or a charity dear to your heart. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com.