Rosamond Kingwood Obituary (1960 - 2021)

Rosamond Lee Kingwood age 60, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 5, 2021 in Norwalk, CT. Rosamond Lee Kingwood was born March 29, 1960 in Alcolu, South Carolina to the late Leroy Kingwood and Dorothy Ruth Richardson Jacobs Duffin. She was the baby Daughter and fifth child of Leroy and the sixth child of Dorothy. After the death of her Father, Rosamonds family relocated to New York where she was raised and educated. She was a gifted and talented student attending the Elementary Public School No. 305, Rothchild Junior High School 291 and the New Utrecht High School, all in Brooklyn, where she excelled in academics, as well as being very active and popular in school activities. Rosamond went on to finish her education at Norwalk Community College in Connecticut. She participated in both the school and church choir, as well as school stage productions. A natural performer, she learned to tap dance and play the trumpet and became an active member of the New York City Chapter of the Elks Club as a Marching Majorette, along with her Sister Donise. Wearing the traditional Majorette uniform, she would march and play the trumpet in the West Indian Day Parades on Brooklyn Day, Memorial Day and other various block parties and events. She had a passion for singing and was one of the lead singers in the group known as "The Sexy Superettes". Performing at dances, school functions and talent shows, they were well-received for their harmony, singing skills and great choreography. In addition to the singing and dancing, Rosamond was also an expert roller skater, and could often be found at the Empire Roller Rink in Brooklyn. Rosamond loved to home decorate, organize family photos, travel and just loved to cook and make sure everyone was fed, especially her family who she loved dearly. Above all, she loved her faith and both believed and practiced the "Umbrella of Prayer" over family, taught to her by her maternal Grandparents John and Elise Richardson. She was baptized at Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Brooklyn by the Right Reverend Lowe. Rosamond eventually relocated from New York to Norwalk, Connecticut to be closer to her family. Rosamond is survived and forever remembered by her ex-husband Nikita Stallings; her five children: Felix Kingwood, Gregory Kingwood, Owen Kingwood, Rosamond (Zellie) Kingwood-Reed, Nikita Stallings, Jr.; Daughter-in-law: Lisa Kingwood; Son-in-law: Stanley Reed; Daughter-in-laws to be: Danielle Burr, Ebony Jones and Britney Stevens; Seventeen Grandchildren; Brothers and Sisters: Romaine Biggs, Linda Holley, Leslie Williams, Donise Jacobs (Kingwood), John Jacobs (Kingwood), Maurice Jacobs, Walter (Ali) Jacobs; Aunts: Curlene Seldon, Mrs. Leslie Tollerson; and many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM, Baker-Isaac Funeral Services, 985 Stratford Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. Family will receive guest from 10:00 AM until time of service at the chapel. Entombment will take place at Mt. Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport, CT. Calling Hours Baker-Isaac Funeral Services Saturday, March 13, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 985 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607 Funeral Service Baker-Isaac Funeral Services Saturday, March 13, 2021 11:00 AM 985 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607 Entombment MT. Grove Cemetery Saturday, March 13, 2021 12:30 PM 2675 North Ave BRIDGEPORT, CT 06605