Rose Anne (Goodwin) McIntosh

A good and faithful servant, Rose Anne Goodwin McIntosh was called home to her Lord and Savior on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026, after a life filled with love, joy, and deep devotion to family and friends.

Born on February 2, 1944, in Nashville, Tennessee, Rose Anne was the cherished daughter of Anne Bernice Peterson Goodwin and Curtis Everett Goodwin, Sr., and the sister of Curtis Everett Goodwin, Jr. She spent her childhood in East Nashville, where she attended Meridian Street United Methodist Church and grew up just steps away from her cousins, Mike, Mark, and Julia Cummings. Her early years were marked by lifelong friendships, several of which began in kindergarten and endured through college and beyond. In high school days, she was known as a spirited cheerleader and dear friend, and in 1960 she was crowned Homecoming Queen of Isaac Litton High School, her beloved alma mater.

Rose Anne graduated from George Peabody College in 1965 with a degree in Music and was quite an accomplished pianist. She began her professional career as a high school music teacher, sharing her love of music and nurturing the talents of her students. That love of music continued throughout her life.

In 1976, she married George David McIntosh, Jr., a fellow Nashvillian, and together they built a beautiful life, much of which was spent in their legacy home on Murray Lane in Brentwood. They were blessed with three children: Anne Elizabeth in 1978, David III in 1980, and Matthew in 1982. Rose Anne was a devoted and enthusiastic mother, always deeply involved in her children’s lives. She was a familiar and beloved presence at both Oak Hill School and Montgomery Bell Academy, where she chaired the annual Spaghetti Supper and could often be found cheering on her boys - sometimes even running the sidelines with the MBA flag to rouse the crowd, joyfully reliving her cheerleading days.

And while most of her time was devoted to her family, Rose Anne also had a heart for philanthropy and later worked with the National Kidney Foundation of Middle Tennessee alongside her dear friend, Lou Tate, where she continued her lifelong commitment to serving others.

The quintessential Southern hostess, Rose Anne had a gift for making everyone feel welcome. Her home was always open, filled with laughter, warmth, and gracious hospitality. She cherished time spent with family and friends, whether gathered around her table with an intimate group or celebrating life’s special moments with a big crowd. Many of those special moments came with her children and their friends as well as the many close girlfriends that Rose Anne loved over the years.

Rose Anne was an avid bridge player and, on Tuesdays, could often be found at Richland Country Club with a cherished group of friends for a competitive day of bridge. She was also a devoted member of a close-knit circle affectionately known as the “Poker Group,” whose friendships spanned decades. Together, they shared the joys and challenges of life—raising families, traveling, and creating countless treasured memories.

But most important of all was the relationship and love that Rose Anne had with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. From her early days at Meridian Street United Methodist Church through her final days as a member of Brentwood United Methodist Church, she was a loyal and devoted servant to her faith and her Lord.

Rose Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Anne and Curtis Goodwin as well as her brother, Curtis Jr. Those left to share Rose Anne’s wonderful legacy include her husband of nearly 50 years, David Jr., daughter, Anne Elizabeth, sons David III (Shannon) and Matthew (Anna) as well as six loving grandchildren, Andrew, David IV, Stephen, Mary, Maddie, and Ellis.

Visitation with the family will be held on Monday, April 13 from 11:00am-12:00pm at The Chapel at Brentwood United Methodist Church followed by a service of remembrance at 12:00pm. The family would like to thank the staff at Abe’s Garden and Alive Hospice for their loving care. Should anyone wish to make a gift in Rose Anne’s honor, please consider Alive Hospice, Abe’s Garden Community or the National Kidney Foundation.