Rozeal L. Diamond entered into eternal rest January 5, 2010. She is survived by a host of relatives,
loved ones and friends. She was memorialized Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Scott’s Funeral Home,
Dr. Levy Armwood officiating.
Rozeal was a charter member of the Richmond Duplicate Bridge Club organized in 1984. Her
passionate, enthusiastic and competent leadership of this embryonic group was the impetus for the
recommendation from the club that the name be changed to “The Diamonds” in her honor in 1994.
Rozeal’s zeal and dedication to this bridge club was unceasing. There was nothing “too big” or “too
Small” for her to tackle on behalf of the group she loved so much. She was the catalyst and
inspiration for much of the success and prosperity of the dynamic Diamonds Duplicate Bridge Club.
An avid bridge player, Rozeal encouraged everyone she encountered to learn and play the game that she loved
and played so well. Rozeal’s bridge philosophy was reflected in one of her favorite expressions, “Playing
duplicate may not add years to your life, but it will definitely add life to your years.”
A retired Richmond Public Schools educator, Rozeal was lauded as an outstanding mathematics teacher and
administrator. She was highly respected for her expertise, reliability, and dedication by the students she
taught and the faculties and staffs she served.
The departed bore the name of a precious stone-Diamond. Unlike a gem stone, Rozeal Diamond was never a
setting in a ring or a broach, but she was a jewel because she was a precious treasure to so many who
respected and admired her intellect, dedication, generosity and tenacity.
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