A woman of God who served Him in the church as a Methodist minister for 14 years, a lady who loved her family dearly, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother that handcrafted quilts for each of her grandchildren... Rosemarie Whitener Nivens, age 68, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at her residence. Rosemarie loved to scrapbook, leaving memories for her family. Rosemarie graduated from Winthrop University and from Emory University with a masters of Divinity and ministered in the South Carolina Conference until 1993. She also was a high school English teacher for 10 years. Along with her career, Rosemarie was the administrative assistant for her husband so as to strengthen his ministry. They made a great team together. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and most recently to Hawaii.
She is the daughter of the late David Rufus Whitener and Frances Roberts Whitener.
Those left to cherish Rosemarie's memories are her high school sweetheart and husband of 49 1/2 years: Cecil Ernest 'Ernie' Nivens of Gastonia, North Carolina; three daughters and sons in law: Cathy Nivens Hammett and Kevin of Gaffney, South Carolina, Noelle Nivens Beam and Bo of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Emily Nivens Wilson and Jon of Belmont, North Carolina; seven grandchildren: Eric, Matthew and Kristin Hammett, Justin and Ryan Beam, Browning and Asher Wilson.
A Celebration of Life and Memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at First ARP Church, 317 South Chester Street, Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 with Reverend Matt Kuiken, Dr. Jeff Morrison delivering words of comfort to the family and friends. The Honorable Jesse Caldwell III will deliver the eulogy. The family will entertain friends at the church one hour prior to the ceremony.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM Monday, November 21, 2016 at Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park, 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are asked to be made to the Levine Cancer Institute, Breast Cancer Fund, 208 East Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 or the Gaston Hospice House 258 East Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
Those who wish to make expressions of love and share fond memories are asked to visit Rosemarie's guestbook at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com
Carothers Funeral at Gaston Memorial Park is honored to be serving the family of Rosemarie Whitener Nivens.
Published in Spartanburg Herald-Journal from Nov. 21 to Nov. 22, 2016
She is the daughter of the late David Rufus Whitener and Frances Roberts Whitener.
Those left to cherish Rosemarie's memories are her high school sweetheart and husband of 49 1/2 years: Cecil Ernest 'Ernie' Nivens of Gastonia, North Carolina; three daughters and sons in law: Cathy Nivens Hammett and Kevin of Gaffney, South Carolina, Noelle Nivens Beam and Bo of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Emily Nivens Wilson and Jon of Belmont, North Carolina; seven grandchildren: Eric, Matthew and Kristin Hammett, Justin and Ryan Beam, Browning and Asher Wilson.
A Celebration of Life and Memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at First ARP Church, 317 South Chester Street, Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 with Reverend Matt Kuiken, Dr. Jeff Morrison delivering words of comfort to the family and friends. The Honorable Jesse Caldwell III will deliver the eulogy. The family will entertain friends at the church one hour prior to the ceremony.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM Monday, November 21, 2016 at Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park, 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are asked to be made to the Levine Cancer Institute, Breast Cancer Fund, 208 East Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 or the Gaston Hospice House 258 East Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
Those who wish to make expressions of love and share fond memories are asked to visit Rosemarie's guestbook at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com
Carothers Funeral at Gaston Memorial Park is honored to be serving the family of Rosemarie Whitener Nivens.
Published in Spartanburg Herald-Journal from Nov. 21 to Nov. 22, 2016
A woman of God who served Him in the church as a Methodist minister for 14 years, a lady who loved her family dearly, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother that handcrafted quilts for each of her grandchildren... Rosemarie Whitener Nivens, age 68, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at her residence. Rosemarie loved to scrapbook, leaving memories for her family. Rosemarie graduated from Winthrop University and from Emory University with a masters of Divinity and ministered in the South Carolina Conference until 1993. She also was a high school English teacher for 10 years. Along with her career, Rosemarie was the administrative assistant for her husband so as to strengthen his ministry. They made a great team together. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and most recently to Hawaii.
She is the daughter of the late David Rufus Whitener and Frances Roberts Whitener.
Those left to cherish Rosemarie's memories are her high school sweetheart and husband of 49 1/2 years: Cecil Ernest 'Ernie' Nivens of Gastonia, North Carolina; three daughters and sons in law: Cathy Nivens Hammett and Kevin of Gaffney, South Carolina, Noelle Nivens Beam and Bo of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Emily Nivens Wilson and Jon of Belmont, North Carolina; seven grandchildren: Eric, Matthew and Kristin Hammett, Justin and Ryan Beam, Browning and Asher Wilson.
A Celebration of Life and Memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at First ARP Church, 317 South Chester Street, Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 with Reverend Matt Kuiken, Dr. Jeff Morrison delivering words of comfort to the family and friends. The Honorable Jesse Caldwell III will deliver the eulogy. The family will entertain friends at the church one hour prior to the ceremony.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM Monday, November 21, 2016 at Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park, 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are asked to be made to the Levine Cancer Institute, Breast Cancer Fund, 208 East Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 or the Gaston Hospice House 258 East Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
Those who wish to make expressions of love and share fond memories are asked to visit Rosemarie's guestbook at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com
Carothers Funeral at Gaston Memorial Park is honored to be serving the family of Rosemarie Whitener Nivens.
Published in Spartanburg Herald-Journal from Nov. 21 to Nov. 22, 2016
She is the daughter of the late David Rufus Whitener and Frances Roberts Whitener.
Those left to cherish Rosemarie's memories are her high school sweetheart and husband of 49 1/2 years: Cecil Ernest 'Ernie' Nivens of Gastonia, North Carolina; three daughters and sons in law: Cathy Nivens Hammett and Kevin of Gaffney, South Carolina, Noelle Nivens Beam and Bo of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Emily Nivens Wilson and Jon of Belmont, North Carolina; seven grandchildren: Eric, Matthew and Kristin Hammett, Justin and Ryan Beam, Browning and Asher Wilson.
A Celebration of Life and Memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at First ARP Church, 317 South Chester Street, Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 with Reverend Matt Kuiken, Dr. Jeff Morrison delivering words of comfort to the family and friends. The Honorable Jesse Caldwell III will deliver the eulogy. The family will entertain friends at the church one hour prior to the ceremony.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM Monday, November 21, 2016 at Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park, 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are asked to be made to the Levine Cancer Institute, Breast Cancer Fund, 208 East Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 or the Gaston Hospice House 258 East Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
Those who wish to make expressions of love and share fond memories are asked to visit Rosemarie's guestbook at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com
Carothers Funeral at Gaston Memorial Park is honored to be serving the family of Rosemarie Whitener Nivens.
Published in Spartanburg Herald-Journal from Nov. 21 to Nov. 22, 2016
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