Mrs. Bessie Grace Brock

Our precious mother, Bessie Grace Sharpe Brock, age 85, of Rome, GA., left us for her heavenly home on Thursday, May 14th, 2026.

Sister Brock was born in Floyd County on January 25th, 1941, a daughter of the late Buchanan Albert Sharpe and the late Della Myrtle Frizzell Sharpe. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Mr. Marshall Freeman Brock; two sisters, Mary Lindsey and Martha Blythe; three brothers, J.B, Bob, and David Sharpe. She attended Rome High School but, unfortunately, didn’t get to graduate; however, at age 60, she obtained her GED and was so proud of her accomplishment. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved her children with all her heart. Her unconditional love was shown through actions and not just words; she always baked her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren a special, homemade birthday cake every year for their birthday- no matter how wild the special cake request was. Her wonderful ability to bake and cook led her to gain the nickname of “Bessie Crocker”, which she was affectionately called by her family. She enjoyed her flowers and working in the yard and enjoying the small, simple things in life that brought her happiness. She retired from the Sara Lee Bakery.

Sister Brocks’ full life began when she was saved as a teenager and became one of the first lady Pentecostal-Holiness pioneers in the Floyd County area. She was a true example of a Godly Christian. Often quoting or singing her favorite hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross”, her life shined as an example of what it meant to have salvation and to re-visit The Cross over and over throughout life, in the good times and in the bad. Her spiritual journey began at the West Rome Mission Church where she, along with other Pentecostal believers began a work for Christ, preaching and teaching the full Gospel. After attending West Rome, she later moved to South Rome Church of God, where she, again, helped build a church and place of refuge for the community. She was an active part of the women’s ministry, taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and was a true prayer warrior for the church. She attended Beech Creek Church of God, Armuchee Church of God, and was a current member of The Lakeview Pentecostal-Holiness Church in Plainville, where she taught the Adult Sunday School Class and was “The Church Mother”. Although she had no college education, Sister Brock was a bible scholar through and through- always studying the Word. You could find her often sitting and reading for hours and hours. She was a spiritual mentor to many and could always encourage you with the scriptures that she had memorized, which were also many.

Sister Brock has now won her race and entered into eternity with Jesus where she longed and worked so hard to be. Quoting one of her favorite scriptures that she would say so many times, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness….” Well done my child!

Survivors include her two daughters, Darlene (Lamar) Godfrey and Carol (Fred) Osborn; five grandchildren, Matthew (Shannon) Godfrey, Andrew Thomas, Alex (Victoria) Thomas, Chad Osborn, Brandon (Hutton) Osborn; ten great grandchildren, Sterling Godfrey, Daelyn Godfrey, McKinley Godfrey, Aiden Thomas, Wyatt Thomas, Baylee Thomas, Caden Lingle, James Patterson, Weller Osborn, and Rylie Osborn; one brother, Lee (Sarah) Sharpe; two sister-in- laws, Janice Cescutti and Elizabeth Brock; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; her best friend, June Reynolds; her Lakeview Church Family. 

A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Monday, May 18th, 2026, at 1 PM at Lakeview Pentecostal Church, (149 Legg Lake Rd. Plainville, Ga 30733) with her Pastor, Rev. Matthew Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Cemetery. Gentlemen serving as pallbearers include Matthew Godfrey, Alex Thomas, Ronnie Cescutti, Chad Osborn, and Sammy Bray.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, from 6 PM until 8 PM at Reynolds Funeral Home.

Sister Brock will lie-in-state from 12 PM until the funeral hour at Lakeview Pentecostal Church.

You may leave the family online condolences at www.reynoldsfhrome.com

Reynolds Funeral Home of Rome is honored to serve the family of Sister Bessie Grace Brock.