Rosa Ann Josey

Rosa Ann Kennedy Josey passed from this world into the tender embrace of her savior Jesus on October 28, 2025. She was a loving and giving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her generosity knew no bounds. Although she is gone from this earth, she will live in our hearts forever. Rosey was born on August 31, 1937, to John Marvin and Wavie Estelle (Mitchell) Kennedy in Vivian, LA, the oldest of five children. She grew up with the love of her life Bobby Josey. On July 17,1954, they traveled to Arkansas and became husband and wife. One year and one day later they became parents when John Ralph was born. Twenty-one months later, Bobby Don arrived, completing Rosey’s ideal family. Bobby’s work in the oilfield took them all around Texas where she established her family’s roots. Rosey completed her bachelor’s degree in education at Sam Houston State University in 1968 and began teaching Senior English at Huntsville High School. The family enjoyed raising horses and going to horse shows and rodeos. She loved to watch her boys play sports and never missed a game. They then moved to Alvin where she continued to teach, and the boys graduated from Alvin High. Returning to SHSU, she received her master’s degree in education and earned her administrative certificate. Bobby and Rosey moved to Houston where she was a teacher and assistant principal at Eisenhower and Aldine High Schools. In 2000, they built a house on Lake Conroe, where they made many life-long, dear friends and wonderful memories. Upon her retirement, she was an active member of the Retired Teachers Association. Rosey loved being a grandmother and spent as much time as she could with her 3 grandchildren. After the passing of her sister, she became like a grandmother to Judah and Jonah. She loved traveling, especially to their timeshare in Cancun, lying on the beach, catching some sun and reading. She was also a very talented decorator and filled her home with beautiful décor for every holiday and every day in between. She had a gift for growing plants and filled her home and yard with them. She was especially known for her beautiful orchids. She never forgot anyone’s birthday or anniversary, always sending cards with heartfelt messages. She enjoyed entertaining and invited people over for many occasions. Everyone raved about her cooking! She could whip something up from scratch that would warm your heart and make you feel special and loved. In 2021 she left the lake and moved into Conroe. She joined the Longmire Road Church of Christ where she was a member of the Book Club and the Sewing Sisters. She loved to make and deliver quilts to the orphanage in Tipton, OK. Rosey was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 61 years Bobby, her siblings William Harold, Vanessa Jane, John Mitchell and Dewey Edward “Buddy”. Rosey is survived by her son John, wife Brenda and sons Zach and Garrett, son Bobby, wife Vicki and daughter Taryn, and many wonderful nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Visitation will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 7th, 2025, at the Longmire Road Church of Christ, 200 Longmire Rd, Conroe, TX, with the funeral following at 12:00 PM officiated by Mr. John Helbig. Interment will follow at Sam Houston Memorial Cemetery, Willis, TX with a reception at the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Tipton Children’s Home, 1000 N. Broadway St., Tipton, OK 73570, or to New Danville, a community for special needs adults at newdanville.org or 10951 Shepard Hill Rd., Willis, TX 77318.

Rosa Ann Josey

August 31, 1937 - October 28, 2025