Rosie Inez Clifton, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Scharbauer Cottage at Manor Park in Midland, Texas. She was born on April 12, 1935, in Eastland County, Texas to Albert and Julie Townsend. She was five of six children and a graduate of Rising Star High School. She married Harold Clifton on December 23, 1953. Together they had three children; son Mike, daughter Brenda, and youngest son Roger.
She is survived by her husband, Harold; her children, Brenda, and Roger; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her five siblings and her eldest son Mike.
She lived in Midland for 41 years. Some of her favorite times were bowling with her close friends, holidays at the family farm, spending time at the lake with her children, and watching her grandchildren play various sports.
To celebrate and remember the life of a loving wife, doting mother, and devoted grandmother, family and friends are invited to the Ellis Funeral Home at 801 Andrews Hwy, Midland, TX 79701 on Friday, September 21, 2018. The family will greet visitors at 10am until just before funeral services at 12pm, burial services will immediately at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Arrangements are entrusted with Ellis Funeral Home