Rosie Bud Thomas Washington was born July 1, 1921 in Mansfield, Desoto Parish Louisiana. Her Christian race began at Mount Olive Baptist Church (Pastor J.H. Forbes) in Mansfield. She was the first of her siblings to move to Dallas, Texas. There she united with the Good Street Baptist Church after moving to Oak Cliff, she joined Greater Emanuel Baptist Church under the pastorate of Reverend Burley Hudson. Knowing that this was where God wanted her to be, she immediately followed her former practices and became active in the Church ministries. She served as Church Clerk, Sunday School teacher (Pastor Anderson was one of her students), and a part of the Mission Ministry while at Greater Emanuel. Her name is even on the cornerstone. Later, she followed Pastor Anderson to the church he organized, The "Exciting" Singing Hills Baptist Church. She continued to work in the ministry serving as President of the Senior Adult Ministry and she started the Senior Adult Annual "Fall Festival" Program. She was an active member for 31 years.
Rosie's love for the Lord didn't stop at church. She gave much of her life helping to shape the lives of others. She organized a neighborhood Bible study for children and adults and opened her home for study groups. Rosie Bud was a graduate of Southern Bible Institute--Class of 1986.
Rosie Bud was a professional cook having attended the Neiman Marcus cooking school at El Centro Community College. She retired from Head Start-Dallas. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, decorating, cooking, gardening, and "wearing hats" Later in life, she married Mr. Jefferson Lee Washington. God sent His angel of mercy to relieve her of her struggles Friday, September 16, 2016 at Skyline Nursing Center.
Rosie Bud was proceeded in death by her parents: Jessie and Thelma Allen Thomas, Husband: Jefferson Washington, (2) Sisters: Ethel Ruth and Mamie, (6) Brothers: Jimmy, Richard, Jessie, Noir T., Matthew, and Robert Lewis.
To cherish her memories she leaves: (2) Sisters: Sara Cooper and Mattie Hardaway, (2) Brothers: Andy Thomas and John Thomas. (1) Sister-in-Law: Evelyn (Matthew) Thomas--all of Dallas. God Son and Daughter: Cleo (Hazel) Smith of Desoto, Texas, nieces, nephews and other family and friends.