Rosalie Marie Scola Owens, age 80, passed on to be with our Lord on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie D. Owens, one son; John O. Mitchell; her parents, Anthony J. Scola, Sr and Stella Mae Kirk Scola, and three siblings; Vito Joseph Scola, Reba Kathleen Burrows and John Scola (infant).
Born January 3, 1941 in Memphis, TN Rosie grew up in a tight knit family and was very proud of her Italian heritage. Her strong Catholic faith was anchored from her baptism at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in the neighborhood near their home and family grocery store. Shortly after graduating from Sacred Heart High School, she began her 32 year career with South Central Bell as an information assistant. Not to be idle, she followed that with a 12 year career at Continental Trophy, all while being a faithful and loving wife and mother. Her professionalism, caring, and warm personality was infectious to everyone she worked with and made friends beyond being just coworkers. Her love was outpouring to both family and friends, often making friends truly family. Always wanting to help others be there very best, she put everyone before herself, and encouraged us all to be the very best we can be.
Rosie is survived by one son; Mark F. Owens (wife Harriette), three siblings; Mary Dorothy Scola of Memphis, Anthony J Scola, Jr. (wife sue) of Senatobia, and Carolyn Roberts (husband Russell) of Bartlett; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces nephews, and many, many more loved and cherished friends.
The family will receive friends on Monday, December 20, 2021 from 4PM until 6PM. The Rosary will begin at 6pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3700 Thomas St, Memphis, TN 38127.The Mass Service of Christian burial will also be held at the church as well beginning at 10:30AM on Tuesday, December 21,2021. The entombment will at Memorial Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to one of the following; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Catholic Charities of West TN or the National Kidney Foundation.
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