Rosetta Clifton

August 7, 1921 - January 6, 2015

STATESBORO, GA Mrs. Rosetta Clifton, age 93, passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. She completed New Sandridge Junior High School and enrolled in Cyler Beach High School in Savannah, GA. She was a member and the Mother of the Mt. Zion AME Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, Treasurer of Church and the Treasurer of Sunday School. She was appointed to the State Board of Directors of The Agricultural Conservation Stabilization Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture and also worked diligently with the Bulloch County Commissioners to establish the naming of a community road in honor of her late husband, Mr. B.J. Clifton. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Dr. Ivery (Patricia) Clifton of Winterville, GA; Gwendolyn Clifton Miller (Murray) of Brunswick, GA; Dr. Marvin (Laura) Clifton of Baton Rouge, LA; one sister, Mrs. Eary Strickland of Covington, GA; one brother-in-law, James (Doretha) Clifton of Statesboro, GA; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a nephew, nieces, cousins and a special caregiver, Mrs. Virginia Hodges. The body of Mrs. Clifton will lie-in-state from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour of 11:00 a.m. on the day of service at the Mt. Zion AME Church, 10728 Hwy. 24 E., Statesboro, GA 3048. The funeral service for Mrs. Clifton will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Mt. Zion AME Church, 10728 Hwy. 24 E., Statesboro, GA 30458, with Rev. Sherry Taylor as eulogist, Rev. Earl Perkins, pastor/presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Y.P.D. of the Mt. Zion AME Church, P.O, Box 1204, Statesboro, GA 30459. Final rites have been entrusted to Hill’s Mortuary, Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at hillsmortuaryinc.com