Rosemary McCubbin Granberry

Rosemary McCubbin Granberry, 93, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Baton Rouge since 1951, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020, at home with family at her side, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born Rosemary McCubbin on August 26, 1927 to George and Ella McCubbin, she was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws, John and Alethea Granberry, and her dear husband, George Granberry.

Rosemary graduated from St. Mary’s Dominican High School in 1945, and worked for Southern Bell in New Orleans. George McCubbin was in the wholesale florist business in New Orleans, and he and Ella grudgingly convinced Rosemary to accompany them to the State Flower Convention at the Bentley Hotel in Alexandria, where she met George Granberry of Baton Rouge. They fell in love, and George would travel several times a week to New Orleans to visit Rosemary. They were completely devoted to each other, and married in 1951. George began his career in the wholesale florist and sporting goods business, with Rosemary by his side, raising two beautiful daughters and bringing love and laughter into their home and their lives. For decades, Rosemary and George crisscrossed the country by motorhome, and together saw all the beauty of America. Their daughters grew up never wanting for anything, and she was a great mom.

Rosemary’s life was one of beauty, grace, refinement, and quiet strength. She was devout in her Catholic faith, and always attended Sunday mass with her girls. Even when George’s ham radio set would come in over the church loudspeakers, she never let on. Her countless examples of resilience in the face of many challenges typified her proud Scotch Irish heritage. She was completely without self-pity or complaint even at the end, and was a gracious, kind and selfless friend to all who knew her.

For over 50 years, Rosemary and her beloved circle of friends got together at each other’s homes, and she hosted countless teas, luncheons, and dinner parties. She loved her friends dearly. When the group was together, the most memorable sound was one of constant laughter and joy. Her voice and laugh were unique and unmistakable, and quite simply, she was a lovely, thoughtful and refined lady, with effortless style. She will never be forgotten.

Rosemary is survived by her children, Lynn Simoneaux (Bruce) of Dallas, TX, and Julie Gauthier (Greg) of Baton Rouge, grandchildren Remy Simoneaux (Crystal) of Walhalla, SC, Regan Simoneaux Donoghue (Brian) of Dallas, Landry Simoneaux of Baton Rouge, and Chloe Simoneaux of New Orleans, great grandchildren Madeline and Jack Donoghue of Dallas, her great friends, Shirley Doyle (George), Doris Kistler, and Bernice Hoffman (Charlie), and her nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Thank you to her trusted caregivers, Doris Morony (6 years), Toni Craft, Helen Munn, Angelle Lemieux, Linda Champagne and Landry Simoneaux. And thank you Julie.

Visitation will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home, from Noon to 2PM on Tuesday, December 22, with interment immediately following at Greenoaks Mausoleum.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks are required, and Greenoaks reserves the right to limit parlor capacity.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Baton Rouge. They are a gift to our community.