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Rose Marie Rutledge

08/02/1953 - 12/03/2020

Obituary For Rose Marie Rutledge

Rutledge, Rose M., of Clearwater, transitioned on December 3, 2020. A native and life long resident and a 1971 graduate of Dunedin High School.

Rose worked for the City of Clearwater Parks and Recreation as a Recreation Leader. Prior employment was with Head Start Early Childhood Education and Cashier at a community convenience store.

Rose Marie was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher, a member of the Adult Choir, United Methodist Women, 7UP Ministry and Uncommon Touch Ministry.

Cherish and loving memories: Godson Trason Williams; two brothers Donnie Rutledge (wife Connie), Duane Rutledge (wife Jesusita); one sister Loretta Mitchell (husband Robert) ; a hosts of nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and Mt. Zion family.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 2751 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, FL 33759.

Services Entrusted to Smith-Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services.


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Rose was so cool and a very nice person too. We go back to the Blue Fountain days. She will be missed. Geoffrey.

Ms Rose was also a good Aunt to her nieces and nephews.I use to make her happy. From her former student and friend Charles Marcus.

Ms Rose was a good friend and counselor at the King Center for me in December 1996-April 2000.I miss the good times we had in camp.I first met her during spring break 1994 while playing a ball game with a camp I went with- Earvins.We miss her.

Hi sis I miss you so much, I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday and days before that too, I think of you in silence, I often find myself talking with you, All I have are memories and your picture in my head, Your memory is my keepsake with which I'll never part God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart, hugs to mom, Rene and the family, I miss you so much Rose, tears run down my face and it hurts so much so sorry sis I will make you proud on your day five years after mom Love you sis Duane

Ms rose u was a God fearing woman im so glad i got to know u u was a woman of many hats but im so glad we met u take your rest jayel blair

Ms rose u was a piatol u had a heart as big as the world would allow u u was a woman of g9d and i was glad i met u u always knew what to say n do when came down to it u will teuly be missed im miss your smile im glad i got to know u my love reat easy

My Dearest Sister and law Rose. You always welcomed me with unconditional love, strength and courage. I will always cherish my memories of time spent with you on the phone, Facebook and family visits to Clearwater. You are a guiding light in the many lives you touched. I miss you very much! Rest in Paradise until we meet again. Yours truly Connie Rutledge

LORD WHERE DO I START MY MS.ROSE MY CAMP LEADER WHO ALWAYS HAD MY BACK BUT SHOWED ME TOUGH LOVE WHEN I GOT OFF TRACK YOU LITERALLY HAD A HAND IN WATCHING ME BLOOM INTO ADULTHOOD YOU GAVE MY DAUGHTER HER MIDDLE NAME MARIE YOUR LAUGH YOUR JOKES YOUR PRESENCE IS TRULY MISSED I'LL ALWAYS CHERISH THE MEMORIES THAT WAS BUILT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR'S WE LOVE YOU MS ROSE CONTINUE TO TAKE YOUR REST๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ™ MELISSA JONES

LORD WHERE DO I START MY MS.ROSE MY CAMP LEADER WHO ALWAYS HAD MY BACK BUT SHOWED ME TOUGH LOVE WHEN I GOT OFF TRACK YOU LITERALLY HAD A HAND IN WATCHING ME BLOOM INTO ADULTHOOD YOU GAVE MY DAUGHTER HER MIDDLE NAME MARIE YOUR LAUGH YOUR JOKES YOUR PRESENCE IS TRULY MISSED I'LL ALWAYS CHERISH THE MEMORIES THAT WAS BUILT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR'S WE LOVE YOU MS ROSE CONTINUE TO TAKE YOUR REST๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ™

Rose you will always be in my heart. Having a dear friend in my life since we were in Kindergarten through out Senior High School. We had good times and bad times. We had arguments but always cried on each other shoulder asking each other for forgiveness and showing each other how much we love each other. We were inseparable! Sleep on my sister until we meet again. Love you! Kenneth Howard โ™ฅ๏ธโ™ฅ๏ธโš˜๐Ÿ˜Ž

Rose, my special friend as close as family. Your light will always shine. We had a history together, and it's so much to tell. So, it's like tucked away forever in my heart. A smile, a gust of wind, a smell of coffee. I remember your laughter that would fill the room. I'm always thinking of you and the time we had together, my sister in Christ. There isn't a day that goes by when I am thinking of our talks, phone calls and jokes. You always had a comforting word to say. These are the memories that will last me a lifetime. So continue to rest my friend until we meet again on the other side. Love, Your Special Friend Gwen ๐Ÿ’œ

To my second mother who took care of me love me through thick and thin who's nothing but an example I miss you so much as well as your brothers your sisters nieces and nephews you are a true example a pillar of the community also from your son your nephew nothing but love and respect may you rest in our hearts forever and live through us all....Dre.the Prince...

Rose...A very special Aunt to our Niece's and Nephew's. It would be impossible to fill your shoes but I will do my best to represent the love and support you stand for...Love Your Sister in Law Bernice Johnson

Auntie this is still so hard for me to feel, I am sad and I hurt, and I hold some of my greatest memories of you, your smile, your laughs, but most of all your hugs. I was only five years old and you let me be our guide on the family cruise, we were roommates. You always encourage me that I could do it, I carry that with me today, your words and your love I will carry forever in my heart. Omarii Rutledge

ROSE my auntie you are truly missed but never forgotten๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ˜ฉ I miss seeing your lovely messages under my pictures on FB telling me how beautiful me n my kids lookโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธBut continue to rest peacefully auntie until we meet again love you -Niece Ashley-

John 16:22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

Rose my beautiful auntie Who was my 2nd mother. I miss calling you I can call you any time you will always answer. I miss you calling me on my birthday to saying your birthday song, I cherish those memories. Love you you're punkin

ROSE ๐ŸŒน MY DEAR AUNTIE ITS STILL SEEM UNREAL THAT YOU ARE NO LONGER HERE WITH US ๐Ÿ˜ข IM MISSING THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE OF YOURS N YOU COMMENTING ON MY KIDS PICTURES ON FB!!! AUNTIE YOU ARE TRULY MISSED BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN AUNT ROSE I LOVE U ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŒน - YOUR GREAT NEICE LISHA

My favorite Aunt, my ride or die, someone I can always depend on no matter what. I miss you dearly but I never forget you until we meet again. I love you forever- Shauntiel Bennett

Rose my Cousin, Was not only family she was a really good friend...We grew up together Sharing Precious memories, laugher tears. Cuz you are truly missed...Sometimes I get up to call you,Then I say What am doing...We were also Classmates...Rest In Paradise๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒน

Rose, your laughter and good humor is infectious. Always welcoming, always loving and always smiling. So happy and honored to be called your sister in-law.

Rest Always in Love-Jesusita Myesha Rutledge

Rose a very special cousin and friend. I will always cherish all the wonderful memories we shared over the years. You will be missed but never forgotten. Rest in Peace ๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒน โค cousin Lola

Rose My cousin, my friend, my sister. Just like a Rose โ€” thorns for protection, stems in order to grow, a beautiful flower with many vibrant colors, scents, and petals that fall and spread to others. Rest in Praise until we meet again ๐ŸŒน

Janice Faye Rutledge Mobley

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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