Rosetta Hodnett

April 13, 1933 - March 25, 2011

Rosetta Davis Hodnett, 77, of 45 W. 14th St., died at 2:15 A.M. Sunday (March 20, 2011) in her home. She was born April 13, 1933 in Pittsylvania County, Va., the daughter of Fred Davis and Pocahontas ?Poky? Jones Davis Barksdale. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed as a child care worker at the Jamestown YWCA Day Care Center. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where she had served on the kitchen committee. A very friendly and giving person, she was always more than willing to share what she had with others. There was an open door policy at her home, and everyone was always welcome as she never considered anyone to be a stranger. Surviving are three daughters: Priscilla Hodnett-Sanders of Papillion, Neb., and Linda L. Hodnett-Conyer and Vanessa K. Hodnett, both of Jamestown; two sons: Andrew C. and James L. (Sue) Hodnett, both of Jamestown; eight grandchildren: Cardell Conyer, Jr., Isaiah Conyer, Stacy Conyer, Vanessa Barone, and Andre Hodnett, all of Jamestown, Angel Hodnett of Florida, and Vanessa R. Hodnett and Stephanie L. Sanders, both of Nebraska; eleven great grandchildren; a sister, Alice R. Davis of Jamestown; a brother, Albert Barksdale of Virginia; and three special friends: Delores and Carmen Pacheco, and Margaret (Lorene) Payne, all of Jamestown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Albert Barksdale; three sisters: Elsie Davis, Lena Younger, and Susie Davis; and by five brothers: Herman, Curtis, Vernese, Robert, and Walter Davis. The funeral will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday in Emmanuel Baptist Church. The Rev. Leroy Walker, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday in Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home. To send a message to the family, visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com. The family suggests that memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 53 W. 23rd St., Jamestown, N.Y. 14701.