Mary Rapoza Rose

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank E. Rose, Jr. and is survived by two daughters, Dr. Debra Haselton (Kent) and Mrs. Sandra Cridlin (Robert) and a grandson, Dr. Cole Cridlin. From her early years as a seamstress, through her decades as a wife, mother, and friend to many, Mary continued to make a new friend every day and never stopped enjoying or learning new things! Her gentle manner, kind heart, and soft smile helped her to form a connection with everyone she met. She was a longstanding member of Cool Spring Baptist Church’s Ruth Class Group.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 6th, 2026 at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116, from 11 am until 12 pm; a funeral service will follow beginning at 12 pm. A private committal service will be held at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in memoriam to the Cool Spring Baptist Church Community Investment Fund that supports community and children’s recreation programs. Cool Spring Baptist Church, 9283 Atlee Station Rd., Mechanicsville, VA. 23116.