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Martha Carolyn Rose, age 88, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
She was born April 7, 1933 in Taylorsville, Georgia to the late Paul & Vivian McKelvey.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Emily Harper and Aileen Stewart and brother, Lee McKelvey.
Mrs. Rose was a former 1st Lady of Chattanooga for 8 years. She spear-headed many community projects throughout life including delivering with Meals on Wheels.
She was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church and was heavily involved in many ministries there, including the Hospital Food Missions and the outreach visitation program. She had worked with the nursery at Central Baptist Church of Woodmore for more than 25 years.
Survivors include her husband of 71+ years, Charles A. "Pat" Rose; children, June (Darryl) Penfold of Summerfield, FL, Rick (Sandra) Rose of Chattanooga, TN, David (Joan) Rose of Chattanooga, TN, and Tony Rose of Chattanooga, TN; brother, Tommy (Glenda) McKelvey of Social Circle, GA; sister-in-law, Kathleen Futrelle of Gainesville, GA; grandchildren, Stephanie Kaiser, Patrick Smallen, Melissa (Mark) Adams, Katelyn Rose; great-grandchldren, Ryan Stack & Emily Adams; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the East Brainerd Chapel with Dr. Bill Owens officiating.
Interment will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
The family respectfully requests that everyone wear a mask and practice social distancing while attending the visitation and services.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Rose's memory to your charity of choice.
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.
Martha Carolyn Rose, age 88, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
She was born April 7, 1933 in Taylorsville, Georgia to the late Paul & Vivian McKelvey.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Emily Harper and Aileen Stewart and brother, Lee McKelvey.
Mrs. Rose was a former 1st Lady of Chattanooga for 8 years. She spear-headed many community projects throughout life including delivering with Meals on Wheels.
She was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church and was heavily involved in many ministries there, including the Hospital Food Missions and the outreach visitation program. She had worked with the nursery at Central Baptist Church of Woodmore for more than 25 years.
Survivors include her husband of 71+ years, Charles A. "Pat" Rose; children, June (Darryl) Penfold of Summerfield, FL, Rick (Sandra) Rose of Chattanooga, TN, David (Joan) Rose of Chattanooga, TN, and Tony Rose of Chattanooga, TN; brother, Tommy (Glenda) McKelvey of Social Circle, GA; sister-in-law, Kathleen Futrelle of Gainesville, GA; grandchildren, Stephanie Kaiser, Patrick Smallen, Melissa (Mark) Adams, Katelyn Rose; great-grandchldren, Ryan Stack & Emily Adams; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the East Brainerd Chapel with Dr. Bill Owens officiating.
Interment will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
The family respectfully requests that everyone wear a mask and practice social distancing while attending the visitation and services.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Rose's memory to your charity of choice.
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.
Courtesy of www.dignitymemorial.com
Martha Carolyn Rose, age 88, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
She was born April 7, 1933 in Taylorsville, Georgia to the late Paul & Vivian McKelvey.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Emily Harper and Aileen Stewart and brother, Lee McKelvey.
Mrs. Rose was a former 1st Lady of Chattanooga for 8 years. She spear-headed many community projects throughout life including delivering with Meals on Wheels.
She was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church and was heavily involved in many ministries there, including the Hospital Food Missions and the outreach visitation program. She had worked with the nursery at Central Baptist Church of Woodmore for more than 25 years.
Survivors include her husband of 71+ years, Charles A. "Pat" Rose; children, June (Darryl) Penfold of Summerfield, FL, Rick (Sandra) Rose of Chattanooga, TN, David (Joan) Rose of Chattanooga, TN, and Tony Rose of Chattanooga, TN; brother, Tommy (Glenda) McKelvey of Social Circle, GA; sister-in-law, Kathleen Futrelle of Gainesville, GA; grandchildren, Stephanie Kaiser, Patrick Smallen, Melissa (Mark) Adams, Katelyn Rose; great-grandchldren, Ryan Stack & Emily Adams; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the East Brainerd Chapel with Dr. Bill Owens officiating.
Interment will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
The family respectfully requests that everyone wear a mask and practice social distancing while attending the visitation and services.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Rose's memory to your charity of choice.
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.
Martha Carolyn Rose, age 88, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
She was born April 7, 1933 in Taylorsville, Georgia to the late Paul & Vivian McKelvey.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Emily Harper and Aileen Stewart and brother, Lee McKelvey.
Mrs. Rose was a former 1st Lady of Chattanooga for 8 years. She spear-headed many community projects throughout life including delivering with Meals on Wheels.
She was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church and was heavily involved in many ministries there, including the Hospital Food Missions and the outreach visitation program. She had worked with the nursery at Central Baptist Church of Woodmore for more than 25 years.
Survivors include her husband of 71+ years, Charles A. "Pat" Rose; children, June (Darryl) Penfold of Summerfield, FL, Rick (Sandra) Rose of Chattanooga, TN, David (Joan) Rose of Chattanooga, TN, and Tony Rose of Chattanooga, TN; brother, Tommy (Glenda) McKelvey of Social Circle, GA; sister-in-law, Kathleen Futrelle of Gainesville, GA; grandchildren, Stephanie Kaiser, Patrick Smallen, Melissa (Mark) Adams, Katelyn Rose; great-grandchldren, Ryan Stack & Emily Adams; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the East Brainerd Chapel with Dr. Bill Owens officiating.
Interment will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
The family respectfully requests that everyone wear a mask and practice social distancing while attending the visitation and services.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Rose's memory to your charity of choice.
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.
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