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Rosemary Simrall Obituary
Private family services will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2013, for Rosemary Chennault Simrall of West Monroe at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A memorial reception will be held in her honor at Chennault Aviation and Military Museum on Kansas Lane from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. Jimmy Fordham will lead a special missing-man formation fly-over at 4:30 p.m. at the Museum.
Rosemary was born on September 27, 1928, to Claire Lee Chennault and Nell Thompson Chennault in San Antonio, Texas, and passed away August 25, 2013, in Shreveport. She worked for Prudential Life Insurance Company for 28 years. She volunteered at Pine Grove Church in the nursery for more than 20 years, loving every baby church members brought to her.
Rosemary loved her family, which included most of the people she came in contact with. One of her proudest achievements was being a founding member of Chennault Aviation and Military Museum. She was an active Friends Board member and Membership Chairman until her death.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Simrall; parents, General Claire Lee and Nell Thompson Chennault; six brothers: Jack, Max, Pat, Charles, David and Bobby Chennault; and sister, Peggy Lee.
She is survived by her children: Norman Martien, James and wife Baolan Martien, and Nell Calloway and husband Mike; grandchildren, Michael Calloway, Robin Meadows, Amanda Rutherford, Paul Martien, Sarah Martien, and Angela Duncan; and great-grandchildren, Christian and Aimee Calloway, Jake and Samuel Meadows, Kayla Vanderburg, Aubrey Rutherford and Aiden Duncan.
She requested a special thank you to Dr. Don Hammett and his staff and Dr. Richard Zweig and his staff for their wonderful care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chennault Aviation and Military Museum, 701 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA
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Memories and Condolences
for Rosemary Simrall
August 28, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this season. I pray that knowing so many are thinking and praying for you brings you great comfort in the days ahead.
Senator and Mrs. Francis Thompson
Delhi
August 28, 2013
Nell and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lona and Rocky Boudreaux
Margaret Smith
August 27, 2013
Nell and Family - so so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. She was always such a pleasure to be around and ALWAYS a first class lady. I always enjoyed visiting with her and Linda Noe. Another angel in heaven. God Bless you all.
Ron and Vivian Blackwell
August 27, 2013
Nell, we are so sorry to hear about Rosemary's passing. She was truly a southern lady. May God give you the peace and comfort during the days ahead. Again, she was truly a sweet person!
Yvette Redman
August 27, 2013
Mrs. Rosemary was our neighbor on Otis street for 10 years. Such a dear sweet lady. We always enjoyed visiting with her. Prayers for you all. Love the Redman family
Cyndi Hodges
August 27, 2013
Nell & family,
We are praying for your family at this time. Your Mom made a positive footprint in many people's lives. God bless you and keep you in this difficult time.
Love!
Tana Trichel
August 27, 2013
Sorry to hear of this fine family's loss. Heartfelt condolences to each one of you.
Melony Darden
August 27, 2013
Such a wonderful lady, that will be greatly missed! My sympathy to the family. Heaven is rejoicing!
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