Mary Stone Rose
1947 - 2022
Mary Stone Rose
1947 - 2022
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BORN
1947
DIED
2022
Mary Rose Obituary
Mary Lee Stone Rose, 74, of Roanoke, Virginia, was born on October 16, 1947, in Chatham, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her father, Alex Blanton; mother, Mary Frances Stone; husband, Walter Rose, Sr.; two sons, Alex Rose and James Rose; brother, James Stone; and aunt, Betty Kelso.
She accepted Christ at an early age at Morning Star Baptist Church. Mary shared her love for the Lord with her family as she required each one of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to attend church. She walked each one of those generations to Morning Star Baptist Church.
Mary worked in the restaurant industry for thirty-three years, until her retirement. She then became the neighborhood babysitter and caregiver. She was the kind of woman who would feed the neighborhood without complaining, 365 days a year. Her children and grandchildren could count on a daily phone call from Mary to get their day started. She showed each one love in her special way. Those that met her
will never forget her famous phrase “I am Mary Stone.”
Mary was a proud resident of Southwest Roanoke, where she was reared and resided until she gained her wings on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
Those left to cherish her memory are: her children, Walter (Ruby) Rose, Mary (Nathan) Preston, Tracy (Rodney) Lewis, Timothy Croner, and James Croner; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers, Douglas Stone and Richard Coleman; devoted nephews, Tyrone Thomas, Kevin Stone, Marvin Croner, and Ernest Croner; devoted nieces, April McLaughlin and Tracey
Spate; a loving and devoted friend, Theresia Waller; special friends, Rosa Burnette, Peggy Parker, Steward Caldwell, and Sylvia Wilson; and a host of other relatives, including the Kelso family and friends.
A public viewing will be held Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home & Crematory. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2022, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.
Dreama Sanders and family
June 10, 2022
Giving our deepest sympathy
Reverend Cassandra A. Lewis
June 4, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Yvette Brown
June 3, 2022
A great friend who would give her all and give the best advice to a person.A beautiful woman who I've known since childhood,the times we had,, playing spades, playing music, dancing oh my God I miss you so never forgotten
Deborah Washington (Debo)
June 3, 2022
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Kim Rosborough -Alexander
June 3, 2022
Tracy , My Condolences to You and your Family .
Robin L Bullard and Family
June 3, 2022
Our kind thoughts and prays go out to Mary's family who was our loving neighbor for many years. May God be with you now and forever. SW will forever miss her loving face and kind words.
Donna Toliver
June 3, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always, SW will never be the same without.
Vinson&Vanessa Moyer
June 3, 2022
Love and comfort for the family. Love you Ms Rose
Anthony & Christa Roseboro
June 2, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss as it is never easy to lose a loved one. Remember to rely on one another. Praying your memories provide comfort and allow a smile to erase all tears. Peace and Blessings. Love you, your cousin Anthon y(Christa)
Jacky West
June 2, 2022
To Walt and family. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Kimberly Paige ( Cook )
June 1, 2022
Sorry for the families loss. I still have our memories of us in. Caru we use to have a ball up there. Sending prayers and our condolences from our family.
Joan West Jackson
June 1, 2022
To Walter and family I am sorry for your loss
Praying for you and your family
Cheryl Ferrell Harrington
June 1, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always Mary Preston Walter Rose Tracy Lewis & The Entire Family We Are Lifting Up Prayers For You All For Comfort & Strength Ms Mary Stone A Beautiful Soul Will Be Missed Deeply & Always Hold A Place Of Love In Our Hearts RIPIH QUEEN M You Got Your WINGS & Wear Your CROWN PROUDLY Love Always.. George Sr & Cheryl Ferrell Harrington
Celeste Baxter Collins
June 1, 2022
Ms. Mary was a good, loving , hard working person that always helped others, especially the elderly and the children. Southwest will never be the same without her. She was truly one of the great ones!
Briggitte Mason
June 1, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Copeland family southwest
May 31, 2022
May God comfort you all at this difficult time you all are in our prayer´s God bless you all alway´s
Pearl Chandler
May 31, 2022
So sorry to hear about your loss Mary Rose was a very nice lady she will be missed God bless you all
Barbara Whorley
May 31, 2022
To Walter and his family:
So sorry to hear that your mother is no longer with you all. Take comfort in knowing that she is with the angels. I could tell how much you loved your Mom because your face would always light up when you used to talk about her at work. Cherish all the beautiful memories each of you had with her.
ROSA GREENE
May 31, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.ROSA
audrey mason
May 31, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
James/ Barbara Wade
May 31, 2022
HEARTFELT PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND THE FAMILIES.
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