J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Golden, Rosa E.

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Rosa “Elly” Golden, 77, Prince George died Saturday, February 23, 2008 in Petersburg. She was born in Chemitz, Germany to the late Frederich and Karolina Lorenze Grassl. A loving mother and homemaker she was preceded in death by her husband Matthew Joseph Golden. She is survived by a son, Matthew Golden and wife Virginia of Williamsburg; daughters, Kathleen Coe of Prince George and Caroline Grandis and her husband Arnold of Greensboro, NC; grandchildren, Melissa Lawrence of Winston Salem, NC, Kevin Golden of Fairfax, Chelsea Coe of Livingston, MT, Elizabeth Lawrence of Winston Salem, NC, Matthew Coe of Newport News, Emily Golden of Williamsburg, and Greyson Lawrence of Greensboro, NC; great-grandchildren Natalie Loftis of Livingston, MT, and Maddyson Davis of Greensboro, NC; and step grandchildren Ashley and Caroline Grandis of Greensboro NC. A mass service will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Josephs Catholic Church. An inurnment will take place at a later time in Arlington National Cemetery. Rosa Golden’s children would like to thank Dr. Kondragunta and Southside Regional Medical Center Staff for their compassionate care and kindness. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Not only on my personal behalf, but on behalf of AMRDEC at Redstone Arsenal; we would like to express our sincerest condolences to Matt Golden and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Posted by: Pam Dolan at February 27, 2008 10:44 AM

Please accept not only my personal condolences but also the USAREUR range family. Having recently lost a parent I know how painful this is. Matt, you will be in our prayers and if there is anything I can do please give me a call.

Posted by: Steve Kennedy at February 26, 2008 10:54 AM

From the Army Training & Doctrine Command G-3/5/7 Joint & Combined Arms Training Directorate at Ft. Monroe, our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family on your loss of a mom and wonderful lady. We are glad that Matt was able to spend time with his mom by her side in the last couple of weeks. Matt's love, concern and devotion to his mom cannot be underscored. Rejoice in the wonderful memories that were made over the years and lives that she touched.

Posted by: Mr. Jack Graham at February 25, 2008 10:41 PM

Speaking for the Fort Benning Range staff, we send our thoughts, prayers and best wishes to Matt Golden and Family. There is no way to ease this kind of sorrow, but we were encouraged to hear that you were able to spend some time with your mother before she was called from this life.

Posted by: Fred Weekley at February 25, 2008 04:20 PM

Our deepest condolences on behalf of the NGB SRP Team to another member of the SRP family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Matt and his family.

Posted by: MAJOR Joe Wagner at February 25, 2008 04:03 PM

We at Fort Knox would like to send our condolences to the family of our Battle Buddy, Matt. Matt’s loyalty to country, honor, dedication and high values are indicative that his mother was a great woman. We send our regrets for the family’s loss.

Posted by: Mike Sullivan at February 25, 2008 04:00 PM

I would like to express my sincere condolences to Matthew Golden and his family on the passing of his mother, Rosa Golden. Please know that many of Matt's colleagues, friends, and associates wish to let the family know their thoughts are with you at this sad time. Although there are no words to adaquately compensate for the loss of a mother, we are encouraged that Matt (our colleague and friend) was able to be with his mom over the past few weeks, which is reflective of his dedication as a son.

Posted by: Randy Jackson at February 25, 2008 11:58 AM