Sue was a rare kind of beauty---selfless and a helper, turned outward toward others, charming everyone she met.  Her taste and iintelligence were subservient to her love of people and her insatiable interest in everything around her. She was rare indeed; and the whole world, it seemed, was made more loving by her radiance and concern. Everyone who knew her will feel personally deprived at her loss.

Ms. Rose took her time to mentor us through Camp Fire Girls when I was a child.  
Living in West Dallas was not the best, but her affiliation with our group made it very special.
Her attitudes towards young women still set good examples for all of us older "young" women whom she took a special interest in.
Having known her when I was young and impressionable has always made me better woman, willing to share with others.
Sincerely,
Kay (Wallace) Rohling

I was happy to be one of Mrs. Rose caregivers,a few years ago, she was a joy to everyone she knew, beautiful and so
elegant. My deepest sympathy to the whole
family.

After all those years we worked together Mrs. Rose will always have a special place in my heart; she held the Heirloom House together while Todd and I traveled the World. She will be greatly missed!

Rusty,
My condolences. I lost my mother in 1980, and miss her still. I never knew your mother, or you very well in our classes at Hillcrest, but she must have been well loved by many, many people.

Sally Holt Fallis

I've known Sue since 1975 when she volunteered to head the alumni office at University of Dallas, and I was Director of Admissions. We were heart mates from the beginning. Years later she would attend an Elderhostel at Thomas More College in Merrimack, NH with her dear friend Trudy Harris. What a joy to see our five year old son fall in love with Sue. I think it was mutual since they carried on a correspondence about birds and baseball for years. How unfathomable a support she would be to us when Glenn was Director of the Teachers Academy. The teachers loved her as we did. Will, our son, was to come back from Kenyon College this week, and I was planning to take him by to see Sue. How devastated we are! There are too many memories to unfold, but I pray that St. Joseph, whose impressive statue guarded her portal for many years, ushered her into the presence of his son. We rejoice in your life, Sue. Blessings to Rusty and Deedie and children. Ginny Arbery

A very dear friend that will always hold a special place in my heart and bring a smile to my face.

My mother was Janet Forsythe and Sue was one of her closest friends from the time I was born. She showed her how to grow old with grace and vitality, leading her to Louise Cowan and the rich intellectual life of the Dallas Institute for Humanities and Culture.  When Mother died, Sue became for me and my family the spirit of that beautiful generation of women, well-traveled, well-read, elegantly dressed, always generous and compassionate.   Her absence will be felt by everyone who knew her!

Sue met me in the 1980s I came from Christchurch, New Zealand.  Whenever I came to Dallas we would meet - Sue took to meet her friends and attend things she was interested in.  I had the privilege of meeting her twice during my last visit May 2011 and with Guy Gooding and Dr Mittelstet we all went out to Lunch - Sue thoroughly enjoyed her drive through her old haunts.  I am so Blessed to have known such an entertaining, delightful lady who loved life and her family.   Marina Hughes

Sue's passing marks a passing of an era for me. She represented everything classic and nostalgic about my mother's childhood as she was one of my grandmother's dearest friends. Sue made an appearance in many stories throughout the years. She was such a strong, regal woman and yet she still emanated such warmth and vulnerability. I miss her and all that she represented. A chapter truly has closed.

A lady with unlimited class and happiness.  I miss you already.  Mark Griffith

Sue was a special friend to our family as she brought our parents, Olivia and Russell Rogers together.  She introduced them at the Dallas Country Club swimming pool.  A favorite story!  May she rest in peace.

Olivia Rogers Guggenheim

She led by example and I was a fortunate follower

Sue was one of my favorite people, and my sister Betsy and I always tried to have lunch with her when we were in Dallas.  We said that growing old wasn't so scary if you could just do it like Sue.  Dallas is definitely a lesser place without her.  She was certainly blessed by the love of her children,  her grandchildren and the greats, as well.  Judy Forsythe Sanford

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

OBITUARY

Sue Gill Rose

February 24, 1913 – June 18, 2011

Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home & Hillcrest Mausoleum & Memorial Park

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