As the Scripture Say:

“People are like grass; Their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades”. 1 Peter 1:24

After a difficult battle with hereditary ATTR amyloidosis, Ms. Rose Agbemenu, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at 4:30 PM, at her home in Manassas, Virginia surrounded by her loved ones.

Rose was born March 21, 1949, to the late Mr. Leo and Mrs. Flora Agbemenu in Agbozume, a town in Ghana, West Africa. Rose was the third child of seven siblings. She attended Kotobabi 3 Girls School in Accra, Ghana and after finishing her education, she was employed by the Posts and Telecommunication (P&T) in Accra, Ghana where she worked for some years. She met Mr. Noah Adapoe  and they wed in 1970, going on to have 2 children, Nelly Edem Adapoe and Metrova Dzifa Adapoe.

Rose and Noah, her then-husband came to the US in 1974 and soon after Rose, landed her first job as a cashier for High's Dairy Store and later promoted to assistant manager for 13 years. While working full time, she attended Washington School for Secretaries of Washington DC in 1988 and graduated with a Certificate in Computer Terminal Operator. She was named “Most Outstanding Student” for possessing exceptional skills and personal qualities. With this Certificate, Rose landed her first corporate job in 1989. However, in 1993, she would have to move on from her corporate job as the company went out of business. For next 2 years, Rose worked various jobs from janitorial-cleaning daycares at night, working in mails, and trying to follow her dreams of catering and wanting to someday open her own restaurant. While working and raising her two children, Rose was determined to continue her education. She eventually received her Certified Nursing Assistance License in 1995 and began working as a caregiver. She met many wonderful families while working as a CNA. Anytime we met a family member of her patients, they always shared how mom took great care of their loved one and she was a part of their family. Caregiving was her passion until recent years, when the COVID Pandemic hit in 2020, it was around the same time she began her battle with Cardiac Amyloid.

Rose was passionate about God and attending church. When she wasn’t reading the Bible or on the prayer lines, she was at church worshiping and praising her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rose joined International Miracle Chapel in Burtonsville, Maryland where she was an active member until her final days. She was a God-fearing woman and rarely missed going to church, even before she left the hospital this last time, she planned to go to church and give thanks to God as soon as she got home. But as faith will have it, it was never fulfilled.

Rose, Rosie, Daughter, Mommy, Sista, Auntie, Dadia, Cousin, Grand-ma and friend to many. Always had a smile and enjoyed a good laugh. She had a love for fashion and food, in fact she catered for friends and loved ones on various occasions. Even on her sick bed, she still gave you the exact instructions on how to prepare her meal. Warm and giving, she was passionate about life and her family. She supported us all in happy and challenging times. Rose made it her mission to improve the lives of her children with every ounce of heart and soul and she made an impact on everyone she came in contact with. We will miss her greatly. Rose was predeceased in death by Grand-pa Leo, Grand-ma Flora, Auntie Grace, Uncle Harry and Auntie Mawusi. She is survived by Nelly Adapoe, Aron “Tony” Cunningham, Metrova Adapoe, Shannon Adapoe, Imani Adapoe, Oliva Dzeidzorm, Betty Dzah, Margaret Agoredekpe family and friends. 

There will be a funeral on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Baker-Post Funeral Home 10001 Nokesville Road Manassas, VA 20110. Viewing is from 10:00am to 11:00am and service from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Burial will be held at 2:00pm at Fairfax Memorial Park 9900 Braddock Road Fairfax, VA 22032.  

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