Rosalind Mason DeLoach

Mrs. Rosalind Mason DeLoach made her transition on March 16th, 2023. Please encourage the DeLoach family with words of Love and Condolence on our Tribute page. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Oak Grove A.ME. Church Scholarship Fund or L.I.F.T. Women’s Resource Center (affiliated with Oak Grove). . To send a memorial gift, to the family of Rosalind Mason DeLoach please visit our Sympathy Store. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rosalind Patricia Grant was born October 13, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, the third of seven children of Wilmer and Lillian Grant. She was proud to be one of the “older” children in the family and assumed many of the responsibilities of taking care of her four youngest brothers. Rosalind was a product of Detroit Public Schools, graduating from Detroit High School of Commerce. She later took classes at Detroit Institute of Technology, Wayne County Community College, Wayne State University, and University of Michigan. While employed at the United States Postal Service, she took many management and executive courses which included attending courses at Duke University and University of Virginia. Rosalind was raised in Carter Metropolitan C.M.E. Church where she was baptized at the age of 13. While at Carter, she was very active in singing in choirs, serving missionaries, volunteering with youth, and as a member of Stewardess Board #3. She was named Churchwoman of the year in 1975 and 1976. Rosalind began a successful and challenging Postal career, first as a Letter Sorting Machine Clerk, retiring 35 years later as an Executive Director managing Postmasters in five counties. She was the first African American woman in several positions held and served as a role model and mentor to many employees. She received many awards and recognition, including Federal Employee of the Year (Detroit). Before retiring, she founded Supporting Our Sisters (SOS), an organization that assisted minority women concerned about lack of promotions in the Postal Service. SOS later expanded to include all women and address all facets of their lives (spiritual, financial, emotional, health), providing professionals to address these issues. She also had two small consulting services Total Lifestyle Consulting (TLC) as well as After School Assistance Program (ASAP) for 4th through 6th graders. After transferring to New Jersey for the Postal Service in 1982, Rosalind briefly belonged to Trinity Presbyterian Church, where she was an elder and sang in their choir. She then joined St. Matthew A.M.E. Church, where she sang in two choirs, was a member in the Lay Organization, was a Girl Scout leader (sharing her love of arts and crafts) and served with the Evangelism Ministry and Prison Visitation Program. Her most rewarding volunteer activity was with Children’s Hospital’s AIDS Program (CHAP) visiting children in the hospital with AIDS and mentoring their families. Rosalind was a member of Ric Charles Choral Ensemble (RCCE), a professional ensemble whose concerts provided all types of music to the community with emphasis on African American composers. RCC awarded scholarships to students seeking degrees in music, and performed with such artists as Moe Williams, Nancy Wilson, Lou Rawls, Kenny Rogers, Paul Anka and Richard Smallwood. The group also performed at Carnegie Hall and opened for Maya Angelou. Rosalind returned to Michigan in 2001, where she reunited with Milton DeLoach and joined Oak Grove A.M.E. Church. She became active in the Music Ministry, Lay Organization, Women Connected, Thursday morning bible study, VIP Mentoring, and other activities. She occasionally worked with the D.D.V.E.S and other youth groups. Rosalind and Milton were married at Oak Grove A.M.E. Church January 10, 2004, by Dr. Robert Brumfield. They enjoyed 19 years of wedded bliss. One of Rosalind’s favorite sayings was, “I never birthed no babies, but I’ve cared for a whole lot of children.” She was affectionately called, “Ma”, “Mama Roz”, “Ms. Rosalind”, “Mrs. D”, “Mother Roz”, and “Grandma”. Her favorite song became My Soul has been Anchored in the Lord. Rosalind was preceded in death by her parents Wilmer and Lillian; brothers Kenneth Grant (Sandra Glascoe), Ronald Grant (Sandra Hudson), and Alton Grant (Vyta); and her sister Jacqueline Rivers. She leaves to carry on her legacy of love and family her beloved husband Milton DeLoach; brothers Leon Grant and Vincent Grant (Janet); many wonderful nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, two Goddaughters Carla Greene and Crystal Greene Wilson (Kelvin); dear long-time friends Doris McMorris and Henrine Sloss; special friends Shirley Dixon, Lola Paige, Mary Rudolph; and many loving cousins. TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR ROSALIND’S FULL AND ENRICHED LIFE! I

Rosalind Mason DeLoach

October 13, 1939 - March 16, 2023