Obituary of Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks

Rosa Louise Parks (born February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama) was an activist who was best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. The United States Congress has honored her as "the first lady of civil rights" and "the mother of the freedom movement". Rosa died on October 24, 2005 and her death was because of natural causes. She died at age 92.

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Rosa Parks Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Parks, Rosa
Common Name: Rosa Parks
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Tuskegee, Alabama, United States
Birth Date: February 04, 1913
Age: 92 (at death)
Also Known As: Rosa Louise Parks, Rosa McCauley
Occupation: Activist

Net Worth: $85 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Wonder Bread
Favorite Color: Baby Blue
Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

Rosa's Family Tree

Birth Name: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks
Father: James McCauley
Mother: Leona McCauley (née Edwards)
Brother(s):

Sylvester McCauley (1915-1977)

Spouse/Partner:

Raymond Parks (married 1932-1977, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: October 24 2005 at age 92
Place: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
Funeral Arrangements: held at Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, D.C., U.S.
Interment: buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Category Tags:

Activist American Born on February 4th Born in 1913 Born in Alabama Died in 2005 Died at age 92 Died from Natural Causes

Rosa's Notable Roles:

Activist

Quotable Quotes:

"I understand I am a symbol, but I have never gotten used to being a public person." (IMDB)

"When I find myself in times of trouble, mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be."

"Rosa Parks was born in Tuskegee, Alabama on March 1, 1913. On December 1, 1955, she was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person. Park was acquitted of all charges on December 3, 1955. She died on December 12, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama (V)"

"Rosa Parks was a fearless civil rights activist whose brave act of defiance sparked a movement for equality and changed the course of history. (V)"

Is Ms. Rosa Parks still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.