Obituary for Rev. Vonda J. Fossitt
Vonda Jeanine a beloved daughter, and cherished sister, niece, cousin and friend, her presence in our lives will be deeply missed. She was born on October 5, 1965 the daughter of Frank Fossitt Jr. and LaVerne (Ampadu). She is preceded in death by her grandparents Dorothy and Robert Baynes, Frank and Florine Fossitt, father Frank Fossitt Jr., uncle Allen Richardson and aunt Ammie Debose.
Her life was a living example of her favorite Bible verse “Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.” Romans 12:12(NRSV). Vonda was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, and the United Methodist Church community she served. As an ordained Elder and District Superintendent, her love for children was apparent. Vonda had a special affection for children and spent a great deal of time mentoring children and young Christians. She enjoyed her life-long membership in Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR), family fishing trips, sitting around the camp fire, game night, and endless hours of scrabble and Monopoly.
The relationship she had with her brothers, Voltaire, Vincent, Wesley, Alex Jr. and Atticus “Kofi”, was not like any other. She leaves behind her second mother, Bertha Smith, step mother Debbie Fossitt and brother John Fossitt. Most of all she loved and adored the relationship she had with her mother, LaVerne Ampadu. Celebrating her victory, aunt Della Miller, aunt Robin (Jose) DeJesus, uncle Robert Baynes, aunt Ammie (Morrell Sr.) Debose, uncle Willie (Lorene) Fossitt, uncle Robert (Drucilla) Fossitt, aunt Philamena (George Sr.) Bradley, aunt Frankie Mae Williams, uncle Isiah (Tammy)Fossitt, and; sisters-in-law Kathy Blakowski, Evelyn Fossitt, Roslyn Fossitt, Nicole Ampadu; nephews Jacob Fossitt, Wesley Fossitt Jr., and Alex Ampadu III; niece Shaniqua Williams, and numerous cousins. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Rev. Vonda J. Fossitt entered into rest May 11, 2022. Celebration of life will be held Thursday May 26 at New Light United Methodist Church 2009 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, New York. Visitation at 11:00am to 12 noon with services following. Interment Private at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo NY.
Condolences can be sent to: vonda.fossitt2022@gmail.com
The memorial service will be livestreamed on the Conference website .
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https://www.unyumc.org/events/district-superintendent-rev.-vonda-fossitt-memorial-service
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Her life was a living example of her favorite Bible verse “Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.” Romans 12:12(NRSV). Vonda was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, and the United Methodist Church community she served. As an ordained Elder and District Superintendent, her love for children was apparent. Vonda had a special affection for children and spent a great deal of time mentoring children and young Christians. She enjoyed her life-long membership in Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR), family fishing trips, sitting around the camp fire, game night, and endless hours of scrabble and Monopoly.
The relationship she had with her brothers, Voltaire, Vincent, Wesley, Alex Jr. and Atticus “Kofi”, was not like any other. She leaves behind her second mother, Bertha Smith, step mother Debbie Fossitt and brother John Fossitt. Most of all she loved and adored the relationship she had with her mother, LaVerne Ampadu. Celebrating her victory, aunt Della Miller, aunt Robin (Jose) DeJesus, uncle Robert Baynes, aunt Ammie (Morrell Sr.) Debose, uncle Willie (Lorene) Fossitt, uncle Robert (Drucilla) Fossitt, aunt Philamena (George Sr.) Bradley, aunt Frankie Mae Williams, uncle Isiah (Tammy)Fossitt, and; sisters-in-law Kathy Blakowski, Evelyn Fossitt, Roslyn Fossitt, Nicole Ampadu; nephews Jacob Fossitt, Wesley Fossitt Jr., and Alex Ampadu III; niece Shaniqua Williams, and numerous cousins. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Rev. Vonda J. Fossitt entered into rest May 11, 2022. Celebration of life will be held Thursday May 26 at New Light United Methodist Church 2009 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, New York. Visitation at 11:00am to 12 noon with services following. Interment Private at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo NY.
Condolences can be sent to: vonda.fossitt2022@gmail.com
The memorial service will be livestreamed on the Conference website .
Copy, Cut and paste link into your browser
https://www.unyumc.org/events/district-superintendent-rev.-vonda-fossitt-memorial-service
The Upper New York Conference OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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