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MERRILLVILLE, IN - Rosa Lee Smith, of Merrillville, passed away October 31, 2023. She was born in Florence, SC to James and Mary Howard. Rosa was married to her loving husband of 62 years- Major Gilbert M. Smith, USMC (retired). She was a U.S. Navy Veteran and retired from the Merrillville School System as a teacher. Rosa was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church. She loved volunteering, cooking and arts and crafts.
Rosa is survived by her sons, Master Sergeant Gilbert M. Smith, USMC (retired), Colonel Erik J. Smith USMC; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A planned memorial is in Quantico National Cemetery (Virginia). Burns Funeral Home, Crown Point entrusted with arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com.
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Jan Adler
November 23, 2023
Rosa was an amazing woman who loved and respected her family, friends, and the Catholic Church. She was an example for all to follow. She will be greatly missed. She was loved by many. Condolences to her sons and family.
Lorrell Gunn
November 20, 2023
My condolences to you all. I will miss Rose.
Sincerely,
Lorrell Gunn
Linda
November 15, 2023
I worked. With your Mother for many years in Merrillville. She was a real lady, always impeccably dressed well mannered, she was a real Lady and o was proud to know her. I met your father once and you could see by our conversation that he was still very much in love with your Mom, she was not with him at that time. The love and admiration they had for one another you don´t see too often these days. I´m very sorry for your loss, but proud to have known Rosa.
Ann & John Renz
November 12, 2023
A truly wonderful woman that was so kind to everyone she met. We will miss her and pray for her always! May she rest in peace!
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