Maria Rosetta Foye-Shillingford

It is with immense sadness that we hereby inform you of the sudden but peaceful passing of MARIA ROSETTA FOYE-SHILLINGFORD In Atlanta, GA After a courageous battle October 19th, 1946 – March 8th, 2025 She was affectionately referred to as Momsy by her children and grandchildren She was predeceased by her husband Paul Shillingford and her siblings Denton Foye, Henrietta Cuffy, Christine Foye and Seraphine LaRocque. She will be remembered by her: Daughters: Elizabeth Shillingford-Roberts (USA) Glenda Shillingford-Peters (St. Maarten) Sons-in-Law: Hezron Roberts Derick ‘Rah’ Peters Grandchildren: Etai and Elai Roberts (USA) Glenicia Mitchell (St. Maarten) Yannick Sinitambirivoutin (St. Maarten) Great-Grandchild: Liori Mitchell Stepchildren: Diane, Gerald and Jimmy Shillingford (St. Maarten) Denise Shillingford (England) Gerard, Nicole, Jocelyn, Jose, Josie, Milene Shillingford (Guadeloupe) Joseph Colombo (Martinique) Marie-Jose, Frank, Gege Shillingford (France) Brothers: Loderick Foye [Elaine] (England) Patrick Foye [Maria] (USA) Nieces: Annette, Alix, Sharon, Cora, Fernella and Fayola (USA) Hannah (Dominica) Dawn, Paula and Cassilda (England) Nephews: Albert, Washbourne and Median (Dominica) Brian and Faywani (USA) Louis and Jonathon (England) Close Cousins: Rosybil Sango (Dominica) Allison Francis (USA) Brian and Benedict John Joseph (St. Maarten) Jerome Joseph (St. Martin) Peter Joseph (Virgin Islands) Wilingfred Shillingford aka Wilfred (St. Maarten) Cathy Robinson (USA) Pauline Andrea (USA) Godchildren: Sandra Hazel, Glenda Hazel, Cathy Dorset, Ruth-Hellene Alcendor, Yannick Sinitambirivoutin, Brian LaRockque Special Friends: Mr. & Mrs. Angelo & Josette Matthew (Dominica) Marjorie Pantophlet and Giovanni Bakmeyer (St. Maarten) Pamela Lambert (St. Maarten) Jennifer (Dominica) Maggie, Ann, Velda George, Joan Pascal, Ruthine Maynard, John Hodge, Lewis Leblanc, Franki Artsen, Nicola Ali (St. Maarten) Mabel Roberts & Family Allan Sorhaindo (Curacao) The La Salette Prayer Group Mrs. Theresa (Dominica) Jennifer Gage-Roberts Mrs. Shillingford was related to the: Shillingford, Foye, Laudat, Roberts, Peters, Cuffy, Joseph, Carter, Mendes, LaRocque, Sango, Sebastian, Robinson and Francis families in Dominica, St. Maarten, USA, England and various Caribbean Islands. Mrs. Shillingford was a loyal, efficient and dedicated staff member at Maynard’s Insurance Agency and Nagico Insurances for 19 1/2 and 12 years respectively. The family apologizes if during our time of bereavement, we have inadvertently failed to mention anyone. Please know that this was done without intention. The family would like to thank staff at: the Northside Hospital Atlanta, St. Maarten Medical Center, Curacao Medical Center, Midtown Clinic and all who kindly assisted with her care. Funeral service for the late Maria Rosetta Foye-Shillingford will be held on 29th March, 2025 at Southern Funerals & Cremations at Eastlawn in McDonough, GA followed by interment at the Eastlawn Memorial Park. A date for a memorial service which will be held in St. Maarten will be announced in the near future. The family kindly requests that you send floral tributes directly to Southern Cremations & Funerals at Eastlawn through A Touch of Class. Biography Maria Rosetta Foye-Shillingford was born on the 19th day of October 1946 in Coulibistrie, Dominica. She was the §th of 7 children born to Clive and Stephanie Foye. She was married to Paul Shillingford who preceded her in death 26 years ago. Mrs. Shillingford was a loyal, efficient, hard-working and dedicated staff member at Maynard's Insurance Agency and Nagico Insurances for 19 ½ and 12 years respectively; working as an insurance agent for 32 years in St. Maarten, a place she called home for just under 49 years. She was thankfully able to enjoy retirement for the past 17 ½ years. Mrs. Shillingford was affectionately called Momsy by her children, grandchildren and great grandson. Friends and relatives also called her Mai, Tanty Maria, Ma Paul or Miss Shillingford. All these nicknames were forms of endearment which demonstrated the loving person she was. Momsy was soft-spoken and had a calm demeanor, qualities that caught her husband's attention and started the courting process. She never liked disunity and steered clear from anything aiming in that direction. She also raised her children to do likewise, to avoid disunity and be peaceable. She was also very humble and hospitable, something many can attest to having had the privilege to experience first-hand. That usually was accompanied by her many tasty meals. Momsy believed in helping others if it was within her power to do so, and that she did without hesitation. In fact, she gave birth to one but was a mother to many so much so that she raised many children as her own (who all called her mammy) and have had many live with her to help them 'get on their feet'. Momsy took it on herself to feed others on Sundays. Not only did she provide and cook the food, but she also packed and delivered them personally. She lived a simple but content life, ensuring that her children had or experienced things she never did; yet always expressing her heartfelt appreciation whenever they returned the favor. Most importantly, Momsy had immense faith in God. While courageously facing her medical battles, she never said 'why me', but rather, 'if not me it's someone else'. She believed in prayer and even prayed for her children to be strengthened to handle what was to come... 2 nights prior to her falling asleep in death. What an amazing and strong attitude! She fought until the end, but she accepted and was at peace with her fate. She believed and trusted that God has the power to resurrect those who have fallen asleep in death, a comforting hope that will become a reality. Soon, we will see our loving Momsy again in perfect health! In the interim, let us reflect on the wonderful memories of the calm, loving, kind, generous, hospitable, strong and peaceable woman we have all loved...Momsy... Maria Rosetta Foye-Shillingford.