Rochester, NY: Sunrise October 14, 1939 – Sunset September 15, 2020.
Rohida E Walker was predeceased by her parents Virgil and Malinda Wigington. Also, by her husband George Walker of 53 years of marriage her two sons Johnathan and Gary. She leaves behind six children George, Rohida, Willie, Sheila, Elizabeth and Denise.
Rohida was born in Castleton, VA, then moved to Rochester, NY with family and attended # 4 school and Madison High. She met and married George Walker in September 1956. Rohida worked in various job positions throughout her lifetime. She worked at Millbrook Bakery as lead baker for several years. She worked at Monroe Community Hospital as a Nursing Assistant and Highland Hospital as a Nursing Assistant and in the Respiratory Therapy department. Rohida also worked as a private in-home nurse for many years. Rohida worked and retired from Hillside Children Services as a Direct Care Support Evening Supervisor and Transport Service Department.
Rohida loved to cook and bake not only for her family, but for anyone on any occasion. Rohida loved to listen to music, dancing and playing checkers. Rohida also loved to travel. She loved gardening flowers and vegetable. She would always say “Give me my flowers while I’m alive so I can enjoy them.” Rohida loved her family and was always there for their support. Rohida not only raised her own eight children but family members and others throughout the years.
Rohida was introduce to the services as a Jehovah’s Witness in 1968 were she was baptized and served faithfully until her death. She had two favorite scriptures from the bible Isaiah 41:10 and Psalms 88,1-18 and two songs she would sing “Gods Promised Of Paradise and Life Without End At Last”.
Rohida left behind three special nephews that she raised Lucean Blake, Brandon Tyson and Anthony Boswell. Two remaining sisters Mary Walker and Malinda Gazinski. A host of grandchildren (14), great grandchildren (36) and great great grandchildren (5). Rohida will be greatly missed by all she had encounter with.
It’s not a day that go by that I won’t think of you…I promise I will make you proud!
You were always a sweetheart from what I remembered growing up and your food was amazing. I’m glad I got the chance to visit you from time to time as a recruiter in my Navy uniform : ) you’d always ask about me and tell my mother how good I looked. Then there was the time you and my mom came to visit in VA. I’m sorry I missed your going away ceremony. You were a true Queen!! With love, Rest in Paradise.