Rosie Lee Stokes of Rockford departed this earthly life August 29, 2022. She was born September 21, 1928 the daughter of Richard and Rosabell Hite. Rosie lived in Rockford 62 years coming from Mississippi. She was employed as a assembler by JL Clark. Rosie was a member of Gethsemane Christian Church. She attended schools in Mississippi.

Rosie leaves to cherish many loving memories, two daughters, Ruther (Theodore) Duckett and Andrea Lewis; 6 grandchildren including special grand daughter, Sherry Shaw; and several great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including a special niece, Mae Dora Sanders. She was predeceased by her four sons, Billy Simmons, Richard Hite, Andrew  Lewis and Robert Baron;  her parents; brother, David Hite; two sisters, Thelma Simmons and Maxine Simmons.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Gethsemane Christian Church 4555 Spring Creek Road.. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.