On August 5, 1942 on the Island of tranquility and Freedom, in the settlement, ofJames Cistern Eleuthera, Bahamas, twin babies were born to the late John Henryand Lucille Whyte.
Beingthe only baby to survive, they named her Roselyn.
Roselynwas always a self-sufficient and independent person, who was always in survivalmode.
Shereceived her early education at James Cistern, All age School, Eleuthera. Besidesliving in Eleuthera, she also resided in Grand Bahama for a few years.
Roselynwas employed at a number of companies in Eleuthera, including caring for a fewwinter homes as a housekeeper.
Roselynfell in love with the late George Godfrey Bethel and they were united in holymatrimony in December of 1967.
Roselynwas a committed and faithful member of Wesley Methodist church in James CisternEleuthera. A devoted Christian, a worshipper and prayer warrior. A “mightywoman of God”. One who always kept theLord as the top priority in her life.
Shewas a no-nonsense person. She enjoyed cooking and consuming her scrumptious meals,that she took time and pride in preparing.
On thenight of July 24, 2023, Roselyn quietly slipped from time into eternity.
Among those who will treasure Roselyn’smemories are: Her Aunt: Maria Glinton, Adopted daughter: Deaconess Katie Glinton. Siblings:Naomi (Bernard) Harrison, of Augusta GA, Karlton (Elizabeth) Holman ofStockbridge, GA, Robin (Frederick) Thompson of Boca Raton Fl. Sharon (James)white, Orange Park, Fl. Jeffery (Rose) Holman, Leesburg, FL.; Numerous nieces andnephews. Brothers-in-law: Frank Bethel and Frederick(Ruth) Bethel of Grand Bahama. Cousins including: Duke, Edward and Elizabeth Glinton, Debbie (Copeland) Moxey, TelsieCampbell, Persis Charlton, Apostle Annmarie (Earl) Rolle. Minister SandraLeadon, Edgar (Alisha) Whyte, Chillion, Benjamin and Ezekiel Whyte and Jeremiah(Stephanie) Whyte, Shadrach, Enos, Mavis and Florence Johnson, Debora Edwards, TrumanJohnson, Harry Petty, The Family of the Late Samuel Johnson, The family of theLate Leroy Johnson, the Family of the Late Elijah Mackey. The family of the late Sarah Johnson, The Family of the Late Sylvanus Mackey, The familyof the Late Dewitt Whyte, The Family of Late William Whyte, Peter, Harold, RuthGreene, Felix, Whitfield, Ronald, Melba Butler, Vivian Rahming, The Family ofthe Late Lovera Rolle, the Family Late Eunice Whyte, the Family of the Late Doreen Whyte, Etta, Panton,Delphine and Falcon Culmer, Baby sister and Family, Mary Johnson and Family, RosemaryThompson and Family, Rudy and Norman Gardiner, Jane , Betty and ChristopherSmith, Claramae and Henry Johnson, Family of the Late Lynn Johnson, The familyof the Late Bernice Johnson, The Family of the late Wilamae Bethel, The Familyof the late Andy Rolle, The family of the late Leslie Bethel, The family of thelate Lillian Bethel, Sylvia and Mildred Whyte and family, Many other Relatives andFriends Including: Deacon Elmena Bethel and the Officers andMembers of Wesley Methodist Church, James Cistern, Eleuthera. The CentralEleuthera Women’s Fellowship, Rev. L Carla Culmer, President, BCMC, FrancineMcQueen and Family, Maisie Pinder and family, Evangelist Shirley Burrows and KathyBurrows and Family. Yonya Pearce and family, Dr. Godfrey Springer, Ms. BettinaVaroli and family, Rev. Orlando Thompson and family, Pastor Pearl Gardiner and family, Pastor Alfred Stewart and the New Mt.Zion Missionary Baptist Church family. Dr. Curling and the nurses of PMHoncology Clinic.
