It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that the Kokro and Greaves families announce the peaceful homegoing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Mrs. Rose Greaves Kokro, who transitioned from this life on Monday, September 29, 2025, in the United States.
Born in 1954 to the late Harry A. Greaves, Sr. and Bokan Danito Kai, Rose spent her early years in Bong County, Liberia, where she attended the Gbarnga Methodist School, completing both elementary and high school. From a young age, her kindness and dedication shone through. Recognized for her promise and character, she was among a select group of students chosen to travel to Germany to study hospitality, an experience that reflected her grace, discipline, and compassion for others.
In 1978, she immigrated to the United States, joining her uncle Alfred Greaves, and was later joined by her dear cousin Mardea Esther Moore (Mowenn) in Trenton, New Jersey.
In 1985, she married Mr. Joe Kokro, a founding member of the Central New Jersey and Metropolitan Area Liberian Community Association. Together, Rose and Joseph opened their hearts and home to many newly arrived Liberian families transitioning to life in the United States throughout the 1980s and into the 2000s. Their home became a welcoming hub and gathering place for Liberian newcomers and residents —a symbol of community, compassion, and belonging. They were blessed with three wonderful children: Worlue Kokro Eutsey (Darrin Eutsey -son in-law), Flomo, and Kulubo Kokro. Her children and grandchildren, Brianna, Bianca and Bella Rose, were her greatest joy and life’s purpose, the truest expressions of her love and pride.
Rose leaves behind her devoted husband, Joseph Kokro, her beloved children and grandchildren, and her cherished brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry A. Greaves Sr., her mother, Danito Kai, her brother, James Greaves, and her sister, Kahn Greaves. Her spirit of compassion, unity, and devotion will continue to shine through her children, grandchildren, relatives, and all whose lives were blessed by her.
Homegoing Celebration for Rose Kokro
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Location: Capital Assembly of God
Address: 1350 Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Road
Interment: Ewing Cemetery
Repass: Details will be shared during the Homegoing Service.
For additional information, please contact:
- Shafa Kokro: +1 240-273-5738/Sarah Kokro: +1 347-756-9692
- Flomo Kokro: +1 609-203-2335/Kulubo Kokro: +1 609-224-3027
- Harriet Greaves Jarba : +1 781-901-9061/Kondeh Greaves: +1 517-220-7450
The family is deeply grateful for your prayers, love, and support during this time of mourning.
