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Rosalin B. Speed

1941 - 2020

Rosalin B. Speed obituary, 1941-2020, Charleston, SC

BORN

1941

DIED

2020

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Murray's Mortuary - North Charleston

4060 Rivers Ave

North Charleston, South Carolina

Rosalin Speed Obituary

Rosalin B. Speed Summerville - Ms. Rosalin B. Speed, 79, of Summerville, SC, a retired school teacher with the Charleston County School District, entered into eternal rest on the morning of Thursday, December 10, 2020. Family and friends will celebrate her life 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Hillcrest Cemetery, 425 Gahagan Road, Summerville, SC. A public viewing will be held Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the mortuary. Beloved mother of Rosalin Lavenus Speed, Charlene Elizabeth Speed; grandmother of John Proctor Speed and Surprize Mone't Speed. Due to COVID-19 protocols, everyone is required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Expressions of love may be sent to the family at www.MurraysMortuary. Professional Services entrusted to MURRAY'S MORTUARY, 4060 RIVERS AVENUE, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 843-744-5488. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2020.

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WM

June 6, 2021

Thank you. Love you always.

Dana Ambrose

December 22, 2020

Ros,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I will be thinking of you and your family as you get through this difficult time. RIP Roy

Abraham Smith

December 17, 2020

I loved her history class. She was tough but fair. She expected more of me than I did of myself. RIP Ms. Speed, you've earned your rest.

Joseph Smith

December 16, 2020

Just to say she was a great teacher is not enough..She taught us that part of history that wasn't in our limited public school books.. Rest in God's care Ms.Speed..

p Washington

December 13, 2020

To A Great Legend that taught us at The Bobcats: Baptist Hill High School, Hollywood, South Carolina
To the Children, Grandchildren, and Significant Family Members; Our Prayers and Condolences are with You. Thank You in allowing Mrs. Speed to educate, mentor and inspire us, toward Excellence. Today, I am a proud Graduate, whom graduated with Honors, with a Degree, in History.
Mrs Speed's explanation of US History (time, dates, and events, as they unfolded), she always drew a line, using her chalk rattling swiftly, of events back and forth, and so on....
This kept all of us take notes, for the upcoming tests.
May you find peace, and warm good times, as We too celebrate her gift to us -The Decedants of the belated; Evelina Deas Washington (BHHS Classes 1968, 1969, 1972, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, and 1989.

Rev. Irma Townsend

December 12, 2020

Ms Speed was one of the best teacher, and a friend. She will truly be missed. Sending Prayers to the Family.

Eliza Simmons

December 12, 2020

I send my condolences to the family ,Ms.Speed was a mom away from home and I thank her for being an amazing .

Tammy W

December 12, 2020

She was a truly amazing woman. Her genuine love for her students at BHHS made an impact beyond the classroom. Condolences and prayers to the family and thank you for sharing her with us.

Shene White

December 11, 2020

Mrs. Speed was my US History teacher at Baptist Hill High School. We had serious note taking with notebook checks. Mrs. Speed was an awesome teacher. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers..Class of 93’

Anna Middleton

December 11, 2020

My condolences to the family. Ms Speed was a wonderful teacher and friend.

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Vickie Williamson

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Geraldine Singleton

December 11, 2020

Mrs Speed was my US History teacher at BHHS in 1979. She was the best. Condolences to to her family. Rest in Peace, Mrs Speed!

December 11, 2020

I knew Mrs. Speed when we worked together on the Island. She was a very good teacher who was stern. Take your rest Mrs. Speed. We love you, but God loves you best.
Ms. Blake

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