Marion Ryland Rose

Dearest Page & Janet, I'm so thankful for your Mom in that she raised 2 beautiful women I'm blessed to call my beloved friends. My thoughts & prayers go out to you and yours at this time. Please know I'm with you in spirit. Love you both! Sharon Nixon-Escochea xxoo

Page, Janet, David, and John--

Your mother was among the very first "cool adults" I discovered as a child. Her laugh and smile revealed her remarkable spirit to me even at a young age. (Plus my mother really loved Marion!)

That spirit--beautifully instilled in each of her children--still resonates in the sturdy timbers of St. Stephen's. Ellen & I send our love.

When I think of Marion, I see her in St Stephen´s wearing a choir robe and smiling and singing with joy. She would always share a smile or a touch as she passed by during the processional or after communion. There are many more memories of course that our families have shared over the years but in my mind´s eye this is what I see and I hear that laugh of hers too!

As a friend of Janet Conway Rose in Wake Forest, I send my heartfelt sympathy to her and all of her family. Her mother was a beautiful person.

Lifting prayers for comfort and peace for all her family. I remember her as a strong, independent lady. She raised wonderful children.

Sincere condolences.

One of the first family friend mom's I knew. I grew up with her laughing with my parents and playing with her kids. She was a base for a great family. Prayers and thoughts are out there for her family and friends.