BORN

1945

DIED

2018

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Rosemary Schwarz Obituary

Rosemary Elizabeth Schwarz
1945-2018
ROSEMARY ELIZABETH
CANNAN SCHWARZ OF
HOUSTON, TEXAS
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, February 19, 2018 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway with Reverend Matthew Hudman of Memorial Drive Christian Church officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. Internment will follow in the family site at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
Mrs. Schwarz was born October 29, 1945 in Houston, Texas and passed away on February 13, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas Cannan and Laverne Sloan Cannan. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Schwarz, sister Jamie Cannan DeGeorge and husband Lynn Keith DeGeorge, niece, Michelle Cannan Peacock and husband William Nathan Peacock, cousin Kristen Haynesworth of Austin, Texas, brother Peter Schwarz and wife Dee Ann and numerous nieces and nephews. Rosemary was a native of Houston and fifth generation Texan. She was a member of Daughters of The Republic of Texas and United Daughters of the Confederacy. Rosemary worked for years at the law firm of Fulbright and Jaworski, now Norton, Rose and Fulbright for Attorney Neil Thomas. She was skilled at cake baking and decorating and accomplished at needlework.
In lieu of flowers; donations may be made to Memorial Drive Christian Church, 11750 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77024 or a charity of choice.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Feb. 18, 2018.
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Aunt Rosemary is known by my children. I speak of her often. To have her pass is profound. I am sorry for your ache, Uncle Tim. May God expand his strength and help to lessen the pain in your heart and soul. I love you. Eva Kuznia (Schwarz)

Eva Kuznia

February 21, 2018

Tim.. We are so sorry for your loss! Please know you are always welcome at our home anytime! I'm so glad I was able to visit Rosemary in the hospital! Blessings to you and your family! Georgie and Otis..

February 16, 2018

My heartfelt condolences to you, Tim, and family. Gerry

February 15, 2018

My prayers are with you Tim and family. Rosemary was a wonderful neighbor and friend to me and I will miss her and the telephone conversations we had.

February 14, 2018

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13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079

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