Rosa Lee Castile was born August 31, 1933 in Richland County, South Carolina to the late Hubert Johnson and Annie Jones. On Saturday, November 4, 2017, she went home to be with her heavenly father.

She was educated in the public schools of Richland County. After many years of dedicated service, she retired from Pacific Mills. Rosa was a devoted member of Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church. She served as president of the Jubilee Choir until her health declined.

Rosa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was married to the late Willie Castile for 19 years before his passing.

Rosa leaves to cherish precious memories and special moments, a daughter, Debra Wood, and son, John Sumter; ten grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.  She also leaves to mourn her passing two brothers, Raymond (Josephine) Johnson and Tedd Johnson; three sisters: Sallie Mae James, Beatrice Rumph, Martha Ann Hunter; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.