Rose Ann M. Deese

RoseAnn Marie Lemon Deese, age 60, passed away Monday, April 11th 2011 in the home of her eldest daughter and son-in-law in New Smyrna with her entire family by her side. RoseAnn was born on November 16th, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to Julia Lemon. She grew up in Lancaster, Ohio, where she was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and attended Lancaster High School. RoseAnn was an avid Ohio State Buckeye Fan, amongst many Florida, and Georgia College Fans, but she stood by her Buckeyes. She was also a huge Earnhardt Sr. and Jr. NASCAR Fan. RoseAnn loved gardening, flowers and taking care of her yard. She loved taking long trips with her husband, Bob. She also loved her pets, Harry, Chance, Pepper and Piper. Above all RoseAnn loved her beloved husband, Bob; her children, Kelli (Richard), Stephen (Heather), Justin and Dylan, Bonnie (Keith), Greg and Megan, Beverly (Darrell), Charlie, Christine (John), Amanda, Alexandria, Caitlyn and Justin; step sons, Stephen, (Nikki) and Jackson, Bobby Jr.; her Ohio family; sister, Jeanne (Bill), Kim, Jerry, (Jennifer) Cody and Jenna; and a special love for and from The Deese Family; Also her mother, Julia. RoseAnn was preceded in death by her mother, Julia Lemon; grandparents, and her beloved pet, Harry. RoseAnn was a phenomenal woman. She fought a courageous fight. She will be missed and loved forever. In lieu of flowers the family asked all donations go to Volusia / Flagler Hospice.Arrangements under the direction of Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, Port Orange, FL.