Rosebud Tunsil

Bevel

Rosebud Tunsil Bevel was born May 12, 1936 in Lake City, Florida to the late Colira and Rosa Tarver Tunsil. She passed on Monday July 24, 2017 while at Haven Hospice Center, Lake City, Florida. She received her education in the Columbia County School System and graduated from Richardson High School class of 1955. She furthered her education at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, Florida, attended FAMU majoring in upholstery and Barber College in Jacksonville, Florida. Rosebud was self-employed at Sneed's Shop in Live Oak, Florida and Parnell's Barber Shop in Lake City, Florida for many years.
Rosebud accepted Christ at an early age while attending Hope Henry A.M.E. Church in Lake City, Florida. For many years she served in the choir, youth department and was church secretary. She continued to profess her faith at New Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church Lake City, Florida and Sanctuary of Praise in Jacksonville, Florida. After returning to Lake City, Florida, Rosebud united with New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Inc., under the leadership of Pastor Alvin J. Baker.
Rosebud departed the life on July 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Ozie Tunsil and Earl Tunsil.
She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter Vivian Juanita Leland (Clifford) Lake City, Florida; three grand children Akeema Ford (Glen), Andy Williams, Gainesville, Florida, Kyle Leland (Brittany), Lake City, Florida. Four great-grand children; Kyondre, Ashanti, Adarius Ford, Gainesville, Florida; Aubrey Leland, Lake City, Florida. Sister Lucile Mizelle, two brothers Amos Tunsil (Irene), James Tunsil (Pearl); sister-in-law Winnie Tunsil, and devoted nieces Veronica Perry (Earl), Patricia Sanders (Marvin); great niece Cemaria Simmons; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.
Funeral services for Rosebud Tunsil Bevel will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 30, 2017 at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Alvin J. Baker, Pastor. Interment will follow in New Pinkney Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday July 29, 2017 from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Arrangements entrusted to: MIZELL FUNERAL HOME, 365 N.W. Washington Street, Lake City, Florida. Rudolph Mizell, L.F.D. E-mail rudolmize@att.net Please sign guest register at: www.mizellfuneralhome.com