Missionary Rosa Elizabeth Pulliam

Rosa Elizabeth Gayles Pulliam (also known as Nana) was born in Chase City, Virginia, the daughter of the late James Edward (Ed) and the late Elizabeth (Bessie) (Pettus) Gayles on August 18, 1931. She was the second child of eight children. She went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 17, 2021 at her home in Middletown, Delaware.

Rosa was preceded in death by her son, Tommy Lee, husband Otis Thomas. Sisters Sarah Pulliam (James Edward), Bernice Dailey (Drewie). Brothers Walter Gayles (Katherine), Edward J. Gayles (Ann), Earl Gayles, Mother and Father.

Nana leaves to continue her life of peace, joy, love and happiness her son Eric Thomas; 3 granddaughters, Lynda&egrave, Kiaya and Allegra Hope; 2 great grandsons Bryson D. Graham and Castell Abner, IV; Sisters Inez Scott (Rev. Whitfield), Omelia Gregory (Joe) and Juanita Pulliam (Carol). Two best friends; Bernice Peterson and Jeanette Sutton and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Previous Events


Public Viewing


SEP 23. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)

New Mount Olive Baptist Church
4412 Washington Boulevard
Wilmington, DE 19802

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Celebration of Life


SEP 23. 1:00 PM (ET)

New Mount Olive Baptist Church
4412 Washington Boulevard
Wilmington, DE 19802

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Graveside Service


SEP 25 (ET)

Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery
Saxe, VA 23967