Condolences

• 04/08/2021

  Don Barefoot

  Lindley & Saul, Jeff, Michelle, & Gary: My fondest memories of Aunt Rose are of a sweet and welcome face at our childhood family reunions and Christmas gatherings. Her caring demeanor and spirit were still in evidence at last year's family reunion. She looked remarkably like my sister Sandy in her later years. I know that dementia took her from us, in some ways, beginning several years ago, but I have faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ, that His promises are enduring and that the last breath of His disciples on earth is also the gift of our first moment of a breathtaking new reality... eternity forever forward in His presence. As Paul said, "to live is Christ, to die is gain." I look forward to the awesome day when our reunions will be face-to-face in the Lord's presence and our unifying family tie is to the Lamb who was slain as the perfect sacrifice for our sins. We can't be with you in VA Beach next week, but are with you in prayer. In Christ's love, Don & Karen Barefoot

• 04/08/2021

  Jacqueline Jackson

  Lindley, I had the pleasure of meeting your mom when she was in your classroom sharpening pencils. Your mom was a joy to have around and I know she will be missed, may God give you & your family the strength to endure your pain of the loss of such a wonderful person!

• 04/08/2021

  Michele-Ann Calkins Petrone

  My Favorite memory of Mom was December 31, 2004. Ben and I wanted to take Mom to the New Year's Party at our Country Club in Tampa, FL. Mom did not bring any nice outfits with her so she and I went through my closet and found something Snazzy enough. At first it was difficult for her not having a date but soon two different men came over and took turns dancing with her all night. These were men were my age. Their wives did not mind what so ever. Soon Mom was dancing up a storm. After the ball dropped Mom was dancing across the floor with a New Year's Party hat on and blowing a streamer just as happy as she could be. Mom, may you always have a dance in Heaven. Love, Your Daughter Michele-Ann.

• 04/08/2021

  Pamela Barefoot

  In 1980 at my wedding in NC, Aunt Rose fought with my nearly 90 year old grandmother over the bridal bouquet when I tossed it. (I have a photo) That evening at aunt Jean and uncle Everette's, Rose was dressed in a strapless black dress and she was the most beautiful woman in attendance. I'll never forget how lovely she was that day. What a dame!!!! I will miss her forever, especially her laughter.

• 04/08/2021

  Jeff Calkins

  My Mother (Rose) Became a single parent in 1973 after the passing of my Father. She went to work outside the house full time and raised us. I was 13 years old and the oldest of four. We became Latch Key Kids, a term that was not even known of at that time. I now look back and can appreciate the awsome job she did. Being a single parent to four crazy kids like us was anything but easy. I LOVE YOU MOM. Jeff

• 04/08/2021

  Charleese

  Rose became my Mother-in-law in December of 1982 when I married her son Jeff. She and her 3 other children flew out to New Mexico for our wedding which was also close to Christmas. I can still hear and see Rose and my Mother in the kitchen giggling, cooking and cutting up that country ham that she had brought from Virginia - it was so endearing. Rose was a very special woman, and she will hold a spot in my heart forever.

• 04/08/2021

  John & Kathy

  Dear Michele and Family, We are saddened with you over the loss of your dear mother, your mother-in-law, your grandmother Rose Marie. She was a remarkable woman who, even as a single parent, devoted her life to loving and nurturing her children, and later her grandchildren. We wish so much that we could be there with you and your extended family members to express our sympathy in person. Know that our love and caring is with you all - now and always. Much love.