Born in Crestline, Ohio, on November 8th, 1930 to Paul & Elsie Whisler. She married Charles Little in 1953 until his passing in 1990: they were married for 37 years and had 4 children together. She dedicated her life to family and friends and was known for being a “classy lady” with an amazing smile who loved to laugh. She brightened the lives of others with her “Rose Marie-isms”; tell-tale hand gestures and by just being the sweet person that she was. She lived in Palm Bay Florida for 30+ years after retirement, enjoying the warm climate and the multiple friends she made there. She enriched the lives of many and will be missed and remembered always.
Rose Marie is survived by her son, Greg (Alice) Little of Plymouth, Ohio; her daughters Sharon Carter (& Bryan Hettinghouse) of Kokomo, Indiana & Janet (& Scott) Whitlock of Noblesville, Indiana. Grandchildren: Summer (& Justin) Langston; Thomas (& Jennifer) Crail; Victoria (& Kyle) Bernard; Nicholas (& Amanda) Crail. Great Grandchildren: Fox, Bear, Violet & Coltin. Brother George Whisler; Sister Susan (& Richard) Kirkendall, as well as many nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Little; son, Kevin Little & brothers, Carl, Lawrence & Howard Whisler.
Friends may call Tuesday, October 27th, from 10:00-11:30 with a service immediately following at Sunset Memory Gardens, 2097 W. Alto Rd., Kokomo, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Rose Maire’s favorite charity.
