Rose H. Tortorice
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Rose H. Tortorice, age 100, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Uplands Village on November 18, 2025.
Mrs. Tortorice was born on August 30, 1925, in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of the late Paul Brever and Josephine (Warras) Brever.
She is survived by her children, Carol Marco (Philip), Cathy Graham (John), Allan Tortorice (Laura), Gary Tortorice, and Frank Tortorice (Christine); 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Rose is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Tortorice; brothers, Donald Brever and Paul Brever; sister, Rita Eckert; daughter-in-law, Angela Tortorice.
Memorial Service will be held at Simple Life Church of the Cumberlands in Crossville, TN, on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
Arrangements and Care provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
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76 E. Adams St. P.O. Box 665, Crossville, TN 38555
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