Rose Gothard

Born in Baxter, Kentucky August 9, 1939. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Sherrill Preston Gothard, Sr. Parents Virgil and Jean Robbins; Sisters Priscilla Ratcliff, Patricia Burgess and brother Allen Robbins, Sr.

She is Survived by her 3 Children; Sherrill Preston Gothard, Jr. (Beth), Pam Kilpatrick (Tommy), Dawn Patterson (Ben), 9 Grandchildren; Katie McDaniel (WC), Coleman Gothard, Lauren Julian (Lee), Chelsie Coscette (John), Kristian Kilpatrick (Lakin), Rutland Patterson (Haley), Parker Patterson, Reese Patterson, Benjamin Patterson; 9 Great Grandchildren; Bentley McDaniel, Salter McDaniel, Hank Gothard, Clarke Gothard, Slade Julian, Blakely Julian, Emmett Coscette, Salvatore Coscette, Adeline Kilpatrick.

She spoke fondly of her childhood and her love of living in the hills of Kentucky surrounded by many uncles, aunts, cousins, and her parents and grandparents. Her family moved to Ohio and lived there briefly before moving to Montgomery in her teenage years. She attended Sidney Lanier High School where she was a Majorette.

She and her husband Sherrill built and operated Gothard and Son Contractors for 52 years before retiring. She was a dedicated member of Catoma Baptist Church for many years where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and served on various committees. She loved praying for missionaries, reading her Bible and Open Windows devotion, and listening to Dr. Charles Stanley on the radio.

Many summers were spent with family and friends at their cabin on the Alabama River. She eventually moved to East Montgomery where she joined Saint James Church and attended the traditional service. Her favorite thing in life was gathering with family to celebrate holidays and family birthdays and getting together with lifelong friends that became known as the Steel Magnolias. She was often heard saying “family is everything” and she meant it with all of her heart.

Honorary Pallbearers:

Coleman Gothard, Kristian Kilpatrick, Rutland Patterson, Parker Patterson, Benjamin Patterson, W.C. McDaniel, Lee Julian, John Cossette.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Donations can be made via their websites or through Catoma Baptist Church.

A Family and Friends visitation for Rose will be held Friday, March 14, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at St James Church in the cafe' area, Vaughn Road, Montgomery, AL. Following the Family and Friends visitation will be a Celebration of Life Graveside service at 2:00 PM at Greenwood Cemetery, 909 Lincoln Road, AL 36109.