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Rosemary Barnes Obituary
73, died at home, suddenly in her sleep on September 21, 2015.
Born in Louisville, she was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin and Mary Witherspoon.
She is survived by her children, W. Daniel Barnes (Amie) and Cheryl Phillips (Mike); her grandchildren, Michael and Kelly Phillips, Davis, Eliza and Molly Barnes and Nicki Phillips Carney (Bobby); her great-grandchildren, Koen Phillips and Liam and Max Carney; brothers, Frank and Thomas Witherspoon; aunt, Mabelgene Lenfers; and uncle, David Witherspoon.
A celebration of Rosie's life will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Highland Park First Baptist Church, 7321 Billtown Road. Visitation will be at the church 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2015. Arrangements: The Neptune Society
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Memories and Condolences
for Rosemary Barnes
September 29, 2015
You have my deepest sympathy on your immeasurable loss. Life is so short and those we love are gone from our lives too quickly. God's promise to empty the grave in the near future is found at Hosea 13:14. May the God of loyal love comfort you during your time of sorrow.
September 2015
Amie Barnes
September 26, 2015
La-Vaciette Griffin
September 24, 2015
My prayers are with you.
Ruth (Stoess) Settles
September 24, 2015
So sorry to hear of Rosemary's passing. My prayers are with her family during this time of sorrow but God's faithfulness will sustain you. From a Durrett classmate
Judy Robinson Cederholm
September 24, 2015
I worked with your mother at the old Federal Reserve Bank in Louisville. I'm very sorry for your loss.
September 24, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I will always remember Rosie for her wonderful smile and her joyful laugh. We had many, many fun times together while at Humana, and Rosie was a big part of a great team! May you rest in peace, Rosie.
Donna Clements
September 24, 2015
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. May the Lord give you comfort.
September 24, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I will always remember Rosie for her wonderful smile and joyful laugh while working at Humana...we had many, many fun times! May you rest in peace, Rosie.
Karen (Marshall) Hatcher
Margie Hoagland Niles
September 24, 2015
Rosie was one of my classmates at Durrett High School Class of 1960. I remember her fondly. We were in senior choir
together.
Sending love and prayers to her family!
Nancy (Lawson) Koerner
September 24, 2015
I don't know if she made our 55th reunion this past weekend as I was not able to go. I sure hate your loss as well as our class loss. My deepest sympathy is with all your family. May our LORD hold her in the palm of his hands now and forever. Bless your family during this time. Amen.
September 24, 2015
Our prayers are with Rosie's family. She will be remembered fondly by all those who knew her.
--Bettyanne and Sam Hazard
September 24, 2015
so sorry to hear about your mom god be with you love kay philliiiiiiiiips
Joni Krupp
September 24, 2015
My heart breaks for your family! I'll always remember the memories I had of her at all the dance trips we took! She was a special lady and I loved her!
Roger and Carol Crockett
September 23, 2015
May you find comfort in remembering your dear mother this Mother's Day, and every day.
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