Rosa L. Jefferson Obituary

The family of Rosa L. Jefferson in Baltimore, Maryland announces her passing on November 2, 2026. Rosa, born on November 30, 1948, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rosa L. Jefferson to show support.

She was predeceased by: her father James Martin Stukes, Sr.; her husband Isaiah Jefferson Sr.; her siblings, Cornell Stukes, James Stukes, Abel Stukes and Gardenia Rosado; and her siblings-in-law, Lilly Stukes, Deborah Stukes and Zachary Rosado Sr..

She is survived by: her mother Gardenia Stukes; her siblings, Loretta Stukes, Mary Smith, Ramon Stukes, Boykin Stukes, Inez Terry and Mark Stukes; her sister-in-law Novice Stukes (James Stukes); her uncle Benjamin Singleton; her sons, Brian Jefferson Sr., Jonathan Jefferson and Isaiah Jefferson Jr.; her daughters-in-law, Lanellie Burrell, Melanie Rivera and Dr. LaNita Jefferson; her grandchildren, Daequan Lovick, Clement Woods, Brian Jefferson Jr., Brianna Jefferson, Jahmali Parris, Deavan Jefferson, Jade Jefferson, Joshua Jefferson, William Jefferson, Alonnie Jefferson, Joelle Jefferson and Justin Jefferson; her great grandchildren, Laila and Kali; and her granddaughter Rosa. She is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home (1412 E Preston St, Baltimore, MD 21213). A wake will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Kingsway Bible Church (4301 St Georges Ave., Baltimore, MD 21212). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Woodlawn Cemetery (2130 Woodlawn Dr, Baltimore, MD 21207).