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Rosa Lee Newby, daughter of the late Alexander and Myrtle Irby, was born on December 17, 1928 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this life on January 9, 2021. On Dec 17, 1949 Rosa married the love of her life James L. Newby. They were married for 68 years. Out of this union four children were born, Hosea, Kenneth, Eric, and Rita. Rosa started her education in the Baltimore City Public School System, where she graduated from Carver Vocational School. After raising her children and continuing to raise some of her grandchildren, she wanted to set a scholar example so at the age of 60 she enrolled and graduated from Baltimore City Community College with a degree in Fashion Design. Rosa started her career path at Wall Muse Clothing Factory and Maryland Glass Company. Throughout the years Rosa always used her talent and passion for sewing. She designed, created, and manufactured men, women, and children’s apparel for all occasions. She was highly sought out by friends, family, and people in her neighborhood to create or repair clothing for them. She was also skilled with ceramics, crochet, cross stitch, and knitting. Rosa was well traveled. She lived in Hawaii for a few years and traveled to places like Canada, Jamaica, Bahamas, and Las Vegas to name a few. She enjoyed family vacations and took her grandchildren to Disney World yearly. Rosa loved crabs and looked forward to having them as much as possible. She also enjoyed gospel music and would travel all around Baltimore to hear various choirs and concerts. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading books especially romantic books and shopping at yard sales and flea markets. Rosa was a devout Catholic. She began this journey at St. Edwards Catholic Church then later when she moved to the Cherry Hill community, she joined St. Veronica Catholic Church. At St. Veronica’s she was an active member of the Lady of Solidarity Club where she assisted with serving meals for various functions of the church. She also acted as a chaperone for the summer trips when youth went to the Catskill Mountains in New York. Rosa leaves to cherish her memory, four children; Hosea J. Newby (Patricia), Kenneth Newby (Kimberly), Eric Newby, and Rita Newby; nine grandchildren, Kelvin Newby, Tijuan Dickey (preceded her in death), Quianna Thomas (Reginald), Erica Newby, Kristin Maleev, Crystal Newby, Hosea Jay Newby (Kristyn), Troy Newby, and Angela Newby; seven great grandchildren and host of other relatives and dear friends.

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Rosa Lee Newby

December 17, 1928 - January 9, 2021

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Rosa Lee Newby

December 17, 1928 - January 9, 2021

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