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Georgia “Mother Rose” West, Matriarch of Sacramento’s Oak Park Neighborhood, Passes Away
Georgia "Mother Rose" West (1949-2024)
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Georgia “Mother Rose” West on December 23, 2024. Mother Rose was a well-known pillar in the Oak Park community helping our region thrive by ensuring cultural diversity. Mother Rose was the owner/operator of Underground Books, part of the 40 Acres Cultural Center at 35th Street and Broadway. Known as the “literary hub of Oak Park”, Underground Books provides programs and learning opportunities for the community and contributes toward ensuring all children have the same access to education and knowledge.
Grammy Award Winning Gospel Artists to Perform at Georgia “Mother Rose” West Celebration of Life
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The community is invited to come together for a special Celebration of Life honoring the remarkable legacy of Mother Rose on Thursday, January 23, from 10 AM to 1 PM at St. Paul Baptist Church, located at 3996 14th Avenue.
This heartfelt event promises to be a joyful tribute, featuring performances from three Grammy Award-winning gospel legends:
Memory Book
Share a favorite Memory
If you met Mother Rose, you definitely have a favorite memory or photo(s). We’d love to hear about them!
Click the link below to share a photo or your favorite memory of Mother Rose.
Mother Rose Legacy Fund
Help to Continue her Passion for Literacy & Community
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for supporters consider one of the following:
Make a Tax Deductible Donation to St. HOPE Academy (501c3)
Purchase a Book from Mother Rose’s Favorite Reading List
Purchase a Book for the Angel Tree to give the gift of literacy to an Oak Park Youth
Mother Rose in the News
Local Media Remembers Mother Rose
Please click to learn more about Mother Rose featured in the Sacramento Media:
Recent News
The Sacramento Observer – January 3, 2025
‘Mother Rose’ Georgia West, Mother Of Sacramento’s First Black Mayor, Passes
The Sacramento Bee – December 24, 2024