Rose Mary Burge

Rose Mary Cunningham Burge, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 4, 2011. Rose Mary was born in Texarkana, Texas on November 21, 1929. She attended Millsaps College and became a member of Chi Omega Fraternity. She married John Moody Burge Jr. in September of 1953. She will forever be remembered for her gift of hospitality and her love of design.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2011, at 12:00 noon at First Presbyterian Church of Jackson with a service immediately following at 1:00 pm. An additional visitation will be held Friday, December 9, 2011, at First Presbyterian Church of Kosciusko at 12:30 pm with a graveside service at 2:00 pm.

Rose Mary was predeceased by her husband, John and son, Fletcher. She is survived by her children, John Moody Burge III and Adielaide Chapman; daughter-in-law, Amy Burge; and granddaughters, Allison Burge, Mary Claire Burge, and Bonnie Burge.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Manhattan Nursing Home for their all their love and care.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to French Camp Academy, One Fine Place, French Camp, MS 39745.