Rosella “Rose” Buckley, 92, Greentown, died at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Century Villa Healthcare, Greentown. Rose was born April 26, 1919, in Brazil, daughter of George and Minnie (Stout) Rogers. Rose married John S. Buckley on June 6, 1934. He preceded her in death July 5, 1987.
She worked as a beautician and nurses aide, was a member of Meridian Street Christian Church, and was a former member of the Rebecca Club.
Rose is survived by children, John F. (Janet) Buckley, Kokomo, Judy J. (Don) Fox, Kokomo, Joseph A. (Nancy) Buckley, Greentown, Jack E. (Sharron) Buckley, Peru, Jefrey (Cheyrl) Buckley, Greentown, Janna R. (Larry) Hyman, Russiaville, and Jada S. (Gary) Haun, Kokomo; one brother, John Rogers, Elwood; 23 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Barbara Ann Buckley; two brothers, James and Jesse Rogers; two sisters, Ethel Rexroat and Jewell Porter; and one grandson, Adam Hyman.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hasler and Stout Funeral Home, Greentown, with burial in Nevada Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made at www.hasler-stout.com. |
