Life Reflections
“8We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” (II Corinthians 5:8) Rose Jackson Calmese was born to Bernice Lipford Jackson and Curley Jackson, Sr. on June 4, 1950, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was the epitome of class and grace and carried herself with a regal elegance that was unmatched. She accepted Christ as her Savior at a young age, and became a member of the Temple of Deliverance Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson. She was a 1968 graduate of the historic Melrose High School, and later attended Victor Business Institute where she pursued an education in Computer Technology and General Accounting. found joy in modeling, shopping, participating in community service projects as a volunteer, and raising her precious daughter, Tomeka.
Rose
She was a quick-witted lady who loved to laugh and never met a stranger. Throughout her lifetime, many came to know her as a loving and loyal friend who always demanded respect. In 1994, she became a proud member of the Order of the Easter Star where she proudly lived out the mission of making a positive difference in the world with charitable works, lasting friendships, and loving kindness to all mankind. To know her was to love her.
Rose maintained a successful career as an Procurement Card Specialist and retired after
many years of service with the ServiceMaster Corporation. Throughout her career, she also served as Project Administrator for Trane Midsouth, Accounts Receivable Credit Analyst for Corporate Express USOP, and Accounting First Legal Specialist for the Mortgage Division of Union Planters Bank.
Rose peacefully moved to her Heavenly home on Monday, September 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents: Bernice Jackson and Curley Jackson, Sr.; and one brother, Curley Jackson, Jr.
To celebrate her memory, she leaves a loving daughter, Tomeka Calmese; a sister, Sandra Akah; one nephew, Alexie Akah; an uncle, Joe Lipford; six cousins: Valeska Lipford, Barbara Gale Mabry, Doris Crawford-Norman, Helen Draper, De’Neia Mabry Whitted, and Mario Ballard; and a host of dear friends who will cherish her sweet legacy forever.
Memorial Service
Procession. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Family of Rose Jackson Calmese Scripture & Prayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elder Marvin Bailey Musical Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choir
Remembering Rose . . . Darcy Sims, Friend Barbara Gale, Classmate Sandra Akah, Family
Silent Reading of the Obituary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soft Music Acknowledgments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kawana Phillips-Sheperd Musical Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choir Words of Comfort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor Jeffrey C. Williams Recessional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Family of Rose Jackson Calmese
To My Wonderful Mother
God made a wonderful mother, one who never really grew old; He made her smile of the sunshine. and He moulded her heart of pure gold; In her eyes He placed bright shining stars! In her cheeks fair roses I’d see! God made a wonderful mother, and He gave that dear mother to me. ~ With Love,
Tomeka ~
Acknowledgment
For comforting us in sadness, for lifting us in prayer; For warm hugs and tokens of love, or for simply being there; We extend our heartfelt thanks to you with a love that shall never cease. May God reward you abundantly and continue to give us peace. Please accept our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love that has been extended to us during this time. Special thanks to the staff at The Waters of Memphis who provided exceptional care with excellence. We are comforted by your thoughtfulness and ask for your continued prayers for the days ahead. ~ The Family of Rose Jackson Calmese ~
Services Entrusted To
M. J. Edwards Funeral Home 5494 Elvis Presley Boulevard s Memphis, TN 38116 s (901) 332-3164 Program Design by Precious Memories Graphics & More, (901) 257-9124.