Emerald Wallace, 65, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on October 9, 2021.
Emerald was born in Harlem, New York to William A. Wallace and Martha Wallace on September 18, 1956. She was the oldest of five girls born out of that union. Emerald completed her early education at Commander Shea Memorial School in East Harlem and later, attended Fashion Industries High School in Manhattan, NY. She continued her education at Brooklyn College in Brooklyn, NY. Later in life, she completed coursework as a massage therapist.
In her early years, Emerald was an avid basketball fan, cheering shamelessly for the NY Knicks. That love of team sports later transferred to football, where she was known to root for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 1979, she became a mother to her son, Kyron William, followed by her daughter, Shakira Nicole, in 1984. Randy Cerrone and Kobe Latrell were welcomed into the family fold. They were the loves of her life.
For more than 20 years, Emerald held various positions in the telecommunications field, including AT&T and Verizon. Upon securing a position with AT&T, she and her children relocated to Alexandria, VA, in 1995. In April 2020, she retired from her position as a Business Analyst with Freddie Mac after 11 years.
Emerald’s hobbies included sewing, arts and crafts, and traveling domestically and abroad to such places as Dubai, Kuwait, Rome, and the Caribbean Islands. Emerald also loved gardening. She was the proud “plant mom” to numerous plants. During her retirement, Emerald spent her days nurturing her “plant babies,” and spending quality time with her biological and church families, among other activities.
But mostly, Emerald loved Jesus and was always willing to serve the Lord in any capacity to the best of her ability. She was an active member of Harvest Life Church for over 15 years. She served as a Senior Deaconess, a member of the Harvest Life Choir, Leadership, New Members and Women of Worship (WOW) ministries. Emerald will be remembered for her warm heart, caring spirit, and her infectious smile.
Emerald is preceded in death by her father, William A. Wallace and her nephew, Jemal Antoine Smith.
Emerald is survived by her mother: Martha Wallace-Johnson; her children: Kyron Geanes, Shakira Geanes, Randy “Cerrone” Geanes and Kobe Murphy; her four sisters: Carol Wallace, Joan Wallace, Francine Board and Linda Wallace-Archer; brothers in-law: Steven Board and Howard Archer; and a host of nieces, nephew, aunt, cousins, bonus children and extended family.
The family of Emerald Wallace wish to extend our sincere thanks to Harvest Life Church for your love, support, and generosity during this difficult time.
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Albert Wade Rockwell of Woodbridge, VA passed in the early morning hours on October 15, 2021, at the age of 79. He was known by most as Rocky, by family as Sonny and throughout his life was always Our Lad. Rocky passed after a short battle with cancer and pneumonia.
Rocky was born in Girardville, PA on November 13, 1941. He enlisted in the Army and served during the Korean War. After his time in the Army, Rocky worked for the Federal Government and retired after 40 years of service. Rocky went on to spend many of his days golfing, his retirement passion, and volunteered as a rules official for the PGA of America for over 20 years.
Rocky is survived by his loving wife Donna Kelly Rockwell, son Todd Rockwell and his husband Ken Ware, son Mark Rockwell and his wife Diane Kerby and grandson Brian Rockwell, and special daughter Dawn Bolyard and granddaughter Eiley Quinn. He is also survived by his sister Diane Seymour (children DeAnn, Patti, and Olivia), sister Betty Ann Kehoe and her spouse George Kehoe (children Tena, Michael, and George). His brother’s daughter Tracey Shook. His sister-in-law Sue Stanton (children Cathy and Mark). Brother and Sister-in-law Ron and Sue Kelly (children Ronnie, Misty, Scott, Amber, and Chad). Rocky was preceded in death by his father Albert Luther Rockwell, his mother Helen Rose Rockwell, and his brother Joseph Rockwell and brother-in-law Mark Stanton.
Visitation will occur on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, from 10 am –  12 pm with service from 12 pm – 1 pm at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home in Dale City, VA. Interment will be at 2 pm at National Memorial Park in Falls Church, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to an organization of your choosing.
Jeffrey “Jeff” Charles Lee ( Dad, Paw, JL, Jeffro, Big Jeff, ) was born November 25, 1965 at Fairfax Hospital and was a lifelong resident of Prince William County, VA. Passed away unexpectedly on October 15th at the age of 55. Jeff was in the zest of life and living each day like to the fullest extent being in a great mood on the day of his passing. Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Deborah Lee, and three children, Jeffrey Lee, Jr (Katrina) of Labelle, FL, Lauren Lee (Beth) of Virginia Beach, VA and Colton Lee of Triangle, VA, a grandson, Cain Lee, his parents, Charles and Jill Lee of Triangle, VA, uncles John Duvall of Washington, DC and Mike Lee of Stafford, VA, cousins, Cody Crenshaw of Triangle, VA and Jonathan Brown of Point Harbor, NC, mother-in-law Barbara Wagner of Woodbridge, VA and brother-in-law Tom Wagner (Angie) of Mountain View, MO.  Jeff was preceded in death by his brothers, Steven and David Lee, his grandparents, Warren and Beryl Duvall and Ava and Clyde Lee, uncle, Richard Lee, aunt Gail Brown and cousin Justin Brown. Jeff was a loving and devoted husband. He was a Cherished son, Beloved father and friend. His love for his parents, wife, children, grandson, family, friends and two dogs Cooper and Biscuit, was immeasurable. Known by his friends as a jokester, Jeff woke up happy every morning. He somehow made time in his life for everyone, and had a special bond with his parents, who he called his best friends. He was
generous with the community and supported St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Jeff loved
food and all sports, especially baseball, football, and Nascar. A baseball player from age 7 to 28,
Jeff credited his passion for the game to the late Dan Raley and Ron Emmons. Jeff was an avid outdoorsman,
enjoying camping, hunting and bass fishing (his newest passion). He loved vacationing at the
Outer Banks with his family He loved to go boogie boarding at the Outer Banks and going up to the Shenandoah Valley mountains with the whole family. As a successful business owner, Jeff grew his landscaping company, JL Affordable Landscaping, over the past 30 years. His business employed many people in need and provided an array of services to the Northern Virginia community including landscaping, fencing and deck installation. The family requests that in lieu of flowers that you make a donation to either St Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the DTQ Little League Association.
Thomas Lee Blot, 57, of Dale City, Virginia, passed away suddenly on October 14, 2021.
Tom was born in Beville, Texas to Harold and Marie Blot (née Frasmer) on February 16, 1964. He graduated from Havelock High School in North Carolina where he played football and ran track. He married Nadine Celio on September 24, 1988 in Dale City, Virginia at Our Lady of Angels Church. He worked for Coca Cola for over twenty years and more recently for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. He had a love/hate relationship with the Washington Football Team and was overjoyed to watch his Washington Capitals win the Stanley Cup in 2018. He loved music, including Luke Combs and Ozzy Osbourne. He was always quick with a joke and a hug, and cared deeply for his friends and family.
Tom is survived by his wife, Nadine; his son, T.J., and daughter-in-law, Justine; his daughter, Sarah; his siblings, Harry, Mike, and Caroline; and his parents, Harold and Marie.
Services will be held on Tuesday, October 26 from 6-8 p.m. at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home in Dale City, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association.
Kaaren (yes 2 a’s) Penland Lowder, a life-long learner, educator, administrator, aunt, mother, grandmother, and wife departed this world and began her heavenly life on October 11, 2021. She takes with her a disdain for advice rejecting complainers, meetings (especially those without snacks), and exceptional expertise in all things in special education. Kaaren also takes with her the uncanny ability to find hotels with pools in pre-Internet days, to plan fun filled family activities (cruise director extraordinaire), to make others feel comfortable when talking, joyful when smiling, and an easy ability to readily forgive. She loved beaches (movie and real), flip flops, Tieks shoes, Steel Magnolias (pink was her signature color), garden gnomes, her children (hers and at school), grandchildren, and husband of over 50 years. She will always remind us not to take life too seriously, that underwear and tee shirts are valued Christmas gifts, and never to get pickpocketed. Although “this meeting is over” may we all have the experience to meet up with her again in paradise. Until then, keep the tickle bugs flying and as she would say “Goodnight John boy.”
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