Lillian Pearl Rose

Lillian Pearl Rose with her family at her side; peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. She was born August 29, 1930 at Bidwell, Ohio, the daughter of the late Albert and Gladys Casto Rhodes. Lillian is survived by her husband, Walter Daniel Rose whom she married on June 26, 1948 at Gallipolis, and their children: Dottie Roviscane of Gaston, South Carolina, Irene (John) Warner of Oregon, Wisconsin, Russell (Heidi) Rose of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Chris Rose (and his companion, Michelle) of Gaston, South Carolina; and a brother, Clifford Rhodes of Gallipolis, who was raised in her home. Other brothers and sisters surviving are: Ralph Rhodes, Talmadge “Bub” (Faye) Rhodes, both of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Mary Taylor and Evelyn Clark of Gallipolis, Betty Tope of Middleport and Gertrude (Paul) King of Jacksonville, Florida. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter-in-law, Lori Watson Rose and her former son-in-law Paul Roviscane. Lillian was a retired LPN and homemaker and was a #1 Grandma and Great Grandma. She attended Northup Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Bethesda Cemetery, State Rt. 775. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, May 24, 2013 from 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Lillian’s name to Holzer Hospice 100 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, Ohio or to Bethesda Cemetery Fund C/O David Carter 7009 State Route 775 Patriot, Ohio 45658. Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.