Mrs. Rosa Lee Evans Thompson

September 8, 1948 - March 27, 2017

Mrs. Rosa Lee Evans Thompson, the daughter of the late Mr. James Evans, Sr. and Mrs. Mable Elliott was born on September 8, 1948 in Durham, NC. She entered eternal rest on Monday, March 27, 2017 at her home in Durham, NC. Rosa (affectionately known as Skeet) was a graduate of Hillside High School and earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Durham Technical Community College. A Licensed Practical Nurse in the Durham Community, she was employed for years at Lincoln Community Health Center, Duke University Medical Center, Blue Cross and Blue shield of NC, and as a private duty nurse. She loved her career as a nurse and caring for people. Rosa was a member of Union Baptist Church where she served with the Usher’s Ministry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Mr. Tradell Leon Thompson; her daughter, Mrs. Gwendolyn Thompson Young and her brother, Mr. Douglas Evans. Leaving to cherish her memory are two brothers, Mr. James Evans, Jr. of the home; Mr. Johnny Evans of Durham, NC; one sister, Ms. Margaret Evans, of Durham, NC; her son-in-law, Mr. Michael Young of Winston Salem, NC; one aunt, Mrs. Bernice (Charles) Suggs; and her best friend and devoted cousin, Ms. Vivian Johnson. Rosa’s extended family includes her mother-in-law, Mrs. Lizzie S. Kee; brothers-in-law, Mr. Preston (Judy) Kee, Mr. Alphonza Kee, Mr. Walter Wayne Kee, Pastor John P. (Feliece) Kee; sisters-in law, Ms. Georgetta T. Parker, Ms. Alora T. Gladney, Mrs. Johnnie K. (Alfred) Smith, Mrs. Audrey K. (Grover) Wilson, Ms. Beverly Kee and Mrs. Dorethea K. (Danny) Carver-Vereen and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.