Norfolk —Virginia Evett Rosen, 90, died Thursday, August 6, 2015 in Beth Sholom Home.
She was a native of Pinetown, N. C. and a resident of Norfolk for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late William Marslender and Cora Waters Evett and was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Rosen and her grandson, Tyler J. Ann.
Mrs. Rosen retired from Norfolk Public Schools after 20 years employment as a home school community worker and teacher’s aide. She was a member of Ohef Sholom Temple and a teacher in its religious school for more than 35 years. She was a volunteer and former troop leader with the Colonial Coast Girl Scouts and volunteered at the Chrysler Museum. Through her volunteer and employment experiences Mrs. Rosen connected with, helped and positively influenced many people.
Survivors include her loving daughters, Jacquelyn R. Haywood and her husband, Michael and Leslie R. Ann, both of Norfolk; her sister, Frances McArthur of Sun City Center, Fla.; her grandsons, Isaac Haywood and his wife, Rebekah and Aaron Haywood and his wife, Amber; and great-grandchildren, Sophie and Benjamin.
Funeral Services were held at Ohef Sholom Temple with Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg and Cantor Wally Schachet-Briskin officiating. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Ohef Sholom Temple or the charity of the donor’s choice . H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hdoliver. com.