.Rose Anna Crump Thurman daughter of Willie Levi and Beulah Maetta Crump, and granddaughter of Ella Rowan Crump and Daniel Crump, great granddaughter of Levi Rowan and Mary Fields. Great great grandparents Harry and Katherine Rowan.
She was married to Joseph Ray Thurman Sr. and the mother of eight children. Bobby V. Brown, (Father George Valentine), Barry Edward Bowles (Father Edward Bowles); Etta Joan Thurman Ford, Joseph Ray Thurman, Gary Montez Thurman, Saundra Louise Thurman-Custis, Patricia Elaine Thurman, Rose Anna Thurman Tanner (Father Joseph Ray Thurman Sr. )
Although a busy mother of eight children, Rose Anna found time to participate in local politics, serve her community throughchurch activities and together with her eldest daughter, Bobbye V. Brown, became a founder and Leader of the well-known Senior Girl Scout Troop 749.
The troop traveled Nation Wide exploring national parks, visiting Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and attending several World Fairs.
Rose Anna retired from the East Side Day Care Center as a Lead Instructor. She was regarded as the care-giver of the neighborhood as both the young and old could depend on her for support and kind words.
She and her husband Joseph were active in local school activities and programs and promoted higher education for their children. Joseph earned a sixth grade education and read several newspapers every day. He owned a restaurant, Joe’s Chili Bowl, and worked at Harvester International as a foundry man until his retirement. Both valued life long learning and becoming an expert in your chosen career.
Eligibility for the Scholarship Award:
Member of the Rowan Family
Submit an essay on how you plan to contribute to your Family and Community
Valid proof of acceptance into a post-high school program (does not have to be a 4-year university)
She was married to Joseph Ray Thurman Sr. and the mother of eight children. Bobby V. Brown, (Father George Valentine), Barry Edward Bowles (Father Edward Bowles); Etta Joan Thurman Ford, Joseph Ray Thurman, Gary Montez Thurman, Saundra Louise Thurman-Custis, Patricia Elaine Thurman, Rose Anna Thurman Tanner (Father Joseph Ray Thurman Sr. )
Although a busy mother of eight children, Rose Anna found time to participate in local politics, serve her community throughchurch activities and together with her eldest daughter, Bobbye V. Brown, became a founder and Leader of the well-known Senior Girl Scout Troop 749.
The troop traveled Nation Wide exploring national parks, visiting Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and attending several World Fairs.
Rose Anna retired from the East Side Day Care Center as a Lead Instructor. She was regarded as the care-giver of the neighborhood as both the young and old could depend on her for support and kind words.
She and her husband Joseph were active in local school activities and programs and promoted higher education for their children. Joseph earned a sixth grade education and read several newspapers every day. He owned a restaurant, Joe’s Chili Bowl, and worked at Harvester International as a foundry man until his retirement. Both valued life long learning and becoming an expert in your chosen career.
Eligibility for the Scholarship Award:
Member of the Rowan Family
Submit an essay on how you plan to contribute to your Family and Community
Valid proof of acceptance into a post-high school program (does not have to be a 4-year university)