Rossia Lumpkins

Obituary Rossia Lumpkins was born on October 22, 1928, in Pickens, Mississippi, to the union of the late Field and Maddie (Williams) Greer. She transitioned peacefully at home on Friday, May 9th, 2025, at the age of 96. Rossia was the baby of the family. Rossia accepted Christ at an early age and loved the Lord wholeheartedly. She was an avid churchgoer up until age-related limitations no longer permitted. She served faithfully as a choir member at Mercy Seat Baptist Church under Rev. Johnson, in the Pastor’s Aide Club at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church under Rev. Jackson, on the Deaconess Board at Beacon Light Baptist Church under Bishop Daryl Brister, and as a member of the Usher Board at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church under Pastor J. Jackson. Rossia attended Jackson State University, after which she taught school for a year in Mississippi. She later moved to New Orleans, where she met and married her partner in life, Emanuel Lumpkins Sr. To that union, God blessed them with four children: Paulette Lumpkins, Madia Lewis, Emanuel Lumpkins Jr., and Eric Lumpkins. She went on to obtain her license in cosmetology from Louisiana State Barber Beauty and Vocational College. After receiving her license, she fulfilled one of her lifelong pursuits by opening her own beauty salon. Her final pursuit was running Lumpkins’ Restaurant alongside her beloved husband, where she cooked and fed many for years. After accomplishing her dreams, she embraced her hobbies. She loved cooking, gardening, watching soap operas and game shows, and hosting holiday dinners. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emanuel Lumpkins Sr.; their son, Emanuel Lumpkins Jr.; her parents, Field and Maddie Greer; her sisters, Arelia Brown, Fannie Lee Ingram, Rosie Lee Feazell, Aileen Waters; and her brothers, Henry Greer and Booker Greer Sr. Those Left to Cherish Her Memory Her three children: Paulette Lumpkins, Madia Lumpkins Lewis (James), Eric Lumpkins (Deidra) Daughter-in-law: Cassandra Grandchildren: Justin Lewis, Taylor Lumpkins, Jemani Jones, Jeremiah Jones Great-grandchildren: Christopher Gibson, Jayce Lewis, Jaylee Lewis Stepbrother: David Sutherland Her other daughter: Yvonne Dowden Niece: Lillie Shareef And a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews Acknowledgements The family of Rossia Greer Lumpkins wishes to express their deep-felt appreciation for the many prayers, comforting messages, cards, and expressions of love and sympathy that were shown to us during our time of bereavement. Special thanks to Pastor John Jackson and Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Family, Sis. Dollie Davis, Deloris Smith, family, friends, and the personnel of Eagans Home Health for their caring and supportive presence extended to her and to us. May God continue to bless each of you. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Mt. Hermon B. C., 2153 N. Broad St., New Orleans, LA 70119 on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am. Visitation will begin at 9:00am. Interment: Lakelawn Metairie Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA. Arrangements by D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.

Rossia Lumpkins

May 9, 2025