Sister Rosia T. Grover was born in Pinckneyville, Mississippi to the union of Nelson and Estell T. Turner on September 8, 1937.  She united in marriage to Rev. Jessie Grover on July 20, 1958, and to this union three children were born.   She was baptized at an
early age by Rev. Allen Scott at King Solomon Baptist Church in Pinckneyville, Mississippi and later joined Carroll Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pastored by Rev. Horace Early, Sr.  Sister Grover is affectionately called "Rose Mae" by many family members and friends.  She was faithful in her love for God, love good teachings of the word and she loved listen to good old gospel music.