Visitation: Monday, November 20, 2023
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: Postell’s Mortuay Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida
Service Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church
1968 Bruton Boulevard
Orlando, Florida
Obituary:
Rosalind Renee “Roz” Richardson-Joseph, 48, departed this life on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Rosalind, a lifelong resident of Orlando, was born on February 14, 1975 to Betty and Lamarr Richardson. Roz dedicated her life to education, serving in the Public School System for over 22 years. Her career as an educator allowed her to impact the lives of students and colleagues at Winter Springs High School.
Roz was a caring, trustworthy, kind hearted woman. She loved her family and enjoyed being with her friends. Even as her health declined, she remained an active member of Greater St. Paul AME Church, Orlando. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, educator and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Roz is survived by her loving husband, Benny Joseph, Jr.; sons, Devin and Bryce Howard; parents, Betty Jean and Lamarr Richardson; brother, Sean B. Roberts; sisters, Regina Richardson, Dr. Marla Richardson-Price; and a host of other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023 from 4-6PM at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 11:00AM at St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1968 Bruton Boulevard, Orlando with Pastor Jimmie Howard, officiating. Interment: Washington Park Cemetery, Orlando.
16 Comments
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Roz was a wonderful person who touched the lives of many. May you find strength and solace in the memories you shared together.
She was one of my favorite teachers I ever had and left a mark on me. So thankful for my time with her. I love you Mrs. Richardson
Mrs. Roz’s impact on my education and my life was great. I pray for strength for all of her survivors loved ones. Love you Mrs. Roz.
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Mrs. Richardson was a beautiful soul who I had the pleasure of having as my educator. She was kind , caring , funny and a great role model. I am so blessed to have had someone like her in my life. Mrs. Richardson will forever be in my heart and my thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones. Love you Mrs.Richardson
Ms. Richardson, your impact on my academic life and journey was one of the most important life lessons and experiences in my whole life.
You were a blessing and a light in this world, and I will miss you dearly.
I am so sorry for your loss, keeping you in my thoughts forever.
Love you
This breaks my heart to hear. She was and is my favorite teacher of all time. I was such a pain to her but the love and learning i acquired from her even after 20 years still lives on. May God bless this family with healing and love.
Mrs. Richardson was my anatomy teacher my junior year in high school. I wasn’t looking forward to the class because I wasn’t good at science, but she made all the difference. She made the class fun. She was someone with so much spirit & happiness you loved coming to class. I even ended up being her teaching assistant the next year because I enjoyed her company so much. Hearing of her passing has made my heart drop. She brought joy to so many, especially me. Mrs. Richardson was so kind, & always so giving. I will be heartbroken for so long. I will miss you.
Mrs. Richardson had such a profound impact in my life during such rough years of being a teenager. She was an educator that cared for the well-being of each and every student she had. I am forever thankful to have learned from her and can only hope to become half the teacher she was someday.
I met Roz while working out at CrossFit Battlecry. She was such a funny, motivating force. Everyone would work to the point of exhaustion, and Roz could make me laugh when I was already struggling to breath. Roz’s soul is almost pure joy. Meeting Roz, and hanging out with her and Benny was always such a privilege. She is not to be forgotten
The passing of Roz has deeply affected me. I cannot imagine the pain her family and boys must be going through right now. From the memories shared by her students, it’s clear that she was a remarkable person who had a profound impact on those around her.
She was a shining light for others and her legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire and uplift those who were lucky enough to know her. May her kindness, compassion, and dedication to helping others be celebrated and remembered for years to come.
Miss Richardson was such a beautiful soul. She was a great teacher/person and was always heightened in spirit. May she rest in paradise 🕊️
Roz, I will miss your smiling face and my heart is broken for Benny, Deven, Brice, your brother and sisters, and your mom and dad. We were so lucky to have had Roz in our lives for the time we had her. You were loved by so many. RIP my friend 💜
Deeply saddened to hear of this news, thoughts and prayers to the family. Always remember that peaceful, calm personality and that smile that lit up the up the room.
🙏🏽 for her husband & children.
My brothers and I had the pleasure of having mrs. Richardson as our biology and anatomy teacher at WSHS. I was lucky enough to always hang out with Mrs. Richie. I would help her grade papers, and have lunch in her classroom for years and talk about anything and everything. She had a major impact on my high school life and she will be forever loved and missed. My heart and prayers go out to her family and friends for the loss of such as amazing women, teacher, mother, wife, and friend. Much love. – the McDonald family
I’m in utter shock. Such a sweet spirit. Eternally in our hearts. Eternally in heaven.
My most heart felt condolences to the family.
I’m just finding out about Mrs. Richardson’s passing and I’m at a total loss. She was an absolutely fantastic teacher in my days at Winter Springs HS. My favorite one as a matter of fact. She had the most infectious smile, was an utter delight to be around, and really cared about her students. She inspired me to dive into the medical field at the start of my career right after graduation and I’m devastated to hear she has passed.
To her family, friends, and all those who were blessed to have shared in her life, I am deeply saddened for our loss. She was an original, and her kindness and spirit will always be appreciated, remembered, and missed.
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