Rose Smith

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Rose Marie Smith, 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 17, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.

Rose was born August 29, 1937 in Portsmouth, VA to Marvin and Mary Dowe. She worked as an O.R. Secretary at Portsmouth General until her retirement. Rose loved dancing, beautiful music and laughter. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Lee Smith; a daughter, Leeanne Kahler; three sons, Michael Smith, Christopher Smith, David Smith; mother, Mary Elizabeth Dowe; brother, Wayne Dowe; six granddaughters: Andrea Kahler , Kathy Smith, Brittany Smith, Holly Smith, Melissa Full, Cassie Smith; two grandsons, Justin Kahler and Eric Smith. She was preceded in death by her father.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 pm, Thursday, December 18, 2014 with a funeral service to be held at 7:00 pm at Family Choice Funerals & Cremations. Burial will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, December 19, 2014 at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Suffolk.

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  1. Rae Lloyd on December 17, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    Mike, Brenda, Kathy & Brittany…..thinking of you all these past few days and missing you lots! Praying that you will feel the comfort only God can give and hold the very special memories of your mom and grandmother in your heart for always. Love you all.

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  2. Cindy Carpenter on December 18, 2014 at 12:17 am

    Leeanne, Andrea, Justin, I am sorry about the passing of your Mom and Grandmother. She was such a sweet lady and was strong lady to endure everything she has had to go through over the years medically. She is finally put of pain. I know you will miss her. Thank goodness because of the gift of God sending his son Jesus to be born and die for our sins you will see her again. May God give you the strength day to day. God Bless all of you! Love. Cindy

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  3. Jilayne Erwin on December 18, 2014 at 11:09 am

    So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. You and Brenda are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will comfort you during this time. Love, Jilayne

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  4. Laureen Tedesco on December 18, 2014 at 11:43 am

    Mike, Brenda, Kathy, and Brittany,
    I’m praying for you and thinking about you. I love you and am very sorry for your loss.

    –Laureen

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  5. Brenda C. Lewis on December 18, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    Mike, Brenda, Kathy and Brittany, I wanted to let you know that I am praying for you and I love you. I watched the video tribute and she was a beautiful woman. I pray God’s strength for you during this time.
    ~Brenda L.

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  6. Lindsay ingalls on December 19, 2014 at 8:58 am

    I am very sorry for your loss of your mother. May the Lord bless you, strengthen you, and comfort you during this time. Lindsay Ingalls

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