Mary Rose McGee

Mary Rose Chesnut McGee, of London, Kentucky, was born on April 22, 1932, in Laurel County. She was the beloved daughter of the late Fred D. Chesnut and Lillie George Chesnut. Mary was united in marriage to James Albert McGee, who preceded her in death.

She leaves behind a daughter, Marcia Lynne Bill and husband Jake of London; a son, Michael Lee McGee of Florida. She was a devoted grandmother to Wesley Jacob Bill and wife Keely of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Laura Lee Bill Bowling and husband Mark of London, and a proud great-grandmother to Kenley Renee Bill. She is also survived by a host of other family members and friends who will mourn her passing.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by two siblings, George Walton Chesnut and Bertie Lee Chadwell.

Mary was a faithful member of East Pittsburg Baptist Church and retired after many years of dedicated service as a bank teller with First National Bank in London.

Mary Rose Chesnut McGee departed this life on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 93 years, 8 months, and 1 day.

The funeral service of Mary McGee will be conducted at 1 pm Friday in the Bowling Funeral Home Chapel with Denny McCowan officiating. Burial will follow in A.R. Dyche Memorial Park in London.

The family will receive friends beginning at 12 noon Friday until the funeral hour of 1 pm at Bowling Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to East Pittsburg Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Jake Bill, Wesley Bill, Mark Bowling, Josh Houston, Brandon Taylor and Keith Ramsey.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Mitch Lewis, Kenny Ramsey and David Mosley.