ROSA LEE

SAMPSON

Obituary

Rosa Lee Sampson, affectionately known as “Toni”, was born on September 14th, 1948, to the late Leroy Haywood and Claretha Haywood. Rosa was born in Camilla, Georgia. She peacefully departed this life on November 4th, 2026.

Rosa was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend whose heart was filled with compassion and love for others. She was a woman with a heart of gold, who found joy in helping people and making sure those around her felt loved and cared for. Her kindness, generosity, and loving spirit touched the lives of everyone who was blessed to know her.

At a young age, Rosa’s family moved from Camilla, GA to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended and graduated from the Pittsburgh Public School System. After graduating high school, Rosa attended and graduated from the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy where she received a diploma in cosmetology. Rosa worked and retired from the University of Pittsburgh, where she was employed for over 30 years.

Rosa accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior as a teenager. She was baptized and was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Rev. James B. Campbell. She was a gifted and anointed singer and was actively involved in the choir at the various churches she attended.

Although her earthly journey has come to an end, she leaves a legacy of love that will continue and live through the lives she touched. Her strength, tenacity, and compassion will never be forgotten.

Rosa was preceded in death by her mother, Claretha Haywood. Her father, Leroy Haywood, her brothers Bobbie Lee Haywood.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving son David Jordan Sr of Pittsburgh, PA, Her devoted daughters, Clarisse Jordan and Sunya Moore both of Pittsburgh, PA. Grandchildren, Andi, Brittany (Patrick, Sr), David Jr(Skylar), Morgan, Kristan, and Danielle. Great grandchildren, Jurnee, Alyssa, Patrick Jr, Aliyah, Kennedi, Kingston, Kinsley, and Elliana. Her brothers, Albert Williams, James Haywood, and Julius Haywood (Gabrielle). Godson, Bishop Orlando Coleman.

Rosa did not have any biological sisters, but she was blessed with bonus sisters, Barbara Pippens, Bonnie Haywood, Pamela Haywood, Gabrielle Haywood and Cindy Townsend.

She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family who will forever cherish her memory.

“Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Rest peacefully Rosa. Your love will live on through us all.”