Rosie Lee (Jackson) Hornsby Obituary (1934 - 2024)

Rosie was born on March 6, 1934 in Austin, Texas to Willie W. Jackson and Oma Lee (Monroe) Jackson, who both preceded her in death. She united in holy matrimony to Everett Hornsby and three children were born to this union: Debra, Karin, and Kenneth. Rosie was a faithful member of Grant AME Worship Center. She received her education from Austin Public School and Holy Cross School of Nursing. Rosie was a nurse at Holy Cross Hospital for 30+ years before retiring in 1989. Rosie is preceded in death by her husband Everett and her brother Curtis. She is survived by her three children: Debra Williams (Oddis), Karen Hornsby, Kenneth Hornsby (Shaunte Ramey); six grandchildren: Seville Smith, Craig Smith, Natasha Smith, Oddis (Trae) Williams III, Matrika Hornsby, Kahlika Hornsby; three great-grandchildren: Elijah Regalado, Zariah Smith, Jayceon Miller, MaKayla Hornsby; four sisters: Beatrice Butler, Margarett Wright (Ted), Carol Hill (Charles), Gail Jacquat (Jeff); two brothers: Willie Jackson, Mark Jackson (Milo); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.