Rosemary Goolsby was born on October 16, 1960, to the late George W. Fluellen and Lillie Mae Fluellen in Perry, Georgia. She spent her childhood in Warner Robins and graduated from Warner Robins High School. Following her graduation, she enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged due to medical reasons. She then dedicated herself to being a caregiver for the elderly until her early retirement.

In recent years, Rosemary attended Central Georgia Technical College, graduating with honors. She earned three associate degrees in Early Childhood Education, Business, and Psychology.

Rosemary had a wide range of hobbies, but her true passions were cooking and gardening. She was known for her wonderful personality and infectious smile, leaving a lasting impression on everyone she met. She was dearly loved and brought joy to those around her.

Rosemary was preceded in death by mother Lillie Mae Fluellen and father George W. Fluellen and one brother Sidney Fluellen.

On Tuesday, May 29, 2024, Rosemary departed this life, leaving cherished memories with her loving husband, Leroy Goolsby Jr.; daughter, Jayla Goolsby; sons, Rashad Simmons and Reynard (Alicia) Simmons; stepsons, Futherall Goolsby, Anthony Goolsby, and Galindez Goolsby; stepdaughter, Tia Goolsby; four sisters, Lillie R. Fluellen-Harris (Alex), Thelma Davis, Bernice Hearn, and Marilyn Fluellen; four brothers, George Fluellen, Rosevelt Fluellen, Joe Fluellen, Joshua Fluellen; two sisters-in-law, Carolyn (Charles) Williams and Helen Woods; twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of other uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.