Rosa Mae Horsley

With loving hearts and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Mrs. Rosa Mae Horsley, who peacefully departed this life on June 18, 2026, at the age of 91. 

Born on August 6, 1934, in Big Island, Virginia, Rosa Mae was the beloved daughter of the late Jesse and Lillian Boxley. She was a woman of deep faith, a faithful member of Flat Creek Baptist Church, and a devoted homemaker whose life was rooted in love, family, and service to others. 

Rosa Mae found great joy in caring for those she loved. She was known for her warm heart, gentle spirit, and the comfort she brought to others through her kindness and her cooking. She lovingly cared for her children, grandchildren, and family, and her home was a place of love, wisdom, and peace. Her presence was a blessing to all who knew her, and her legacy of faith, strength, and devotion will forever remain in the hearts of those she leaves behind. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond Lewis Horsley; her son, Raymond Lewis Horsley Jr.; her daughter-in-law, Lisha Horsley; her parents, Jesse and Lillian Boxley; and her brothers; Joe, Roosevelt, and Oscar Boxley. 

She leaves to cherish her precious memory her loving son, Jerry Horsley; her dear sister, Gracy Horsley; her sister-in-law, Rachel Banks (Leslie); her beloved grandchildren, Lauren Horsley, Jerome Horsley (Bree), Michael Horsley, Raymond Horsley, Jenny Horsley, Ebony Horsley, Shannon Horsley Douglas, and Kristen Horsley Banks; a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; her nieces, Lisa Bottoms (Sean), Estelle Spinner, and Terisa Horsley; her nephew, Roger Horsley Jr.; and a host of other loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, church family, and dear friends. 

Mrs. Horsley’s life was a beautiful reflection of love, faith, and devotion. She was the heart of her family, a steady presence, and a source of strength and comfort to those around her. Though she will be deeply missed, her legacy of love, care, and unwavering faith will continue to live on in the lives of all who were blessed to know her. 

“Well done, thou good and faithful servant…” Matthew 25:23

A celebration of Rosa’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Flat Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive family and friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is serving the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com