OBITUARY
Rosemary King Rooks
March 5, 1941 – June 10, 2018
IN THE CARE OF
Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville
Mrs. Rooks, 77, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Rosemary loved the Lord. She was a loving wife and mother, and she adored her twelve grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Rosemary retired from the Virginia Employment Commission in 1994.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband and caregiver, Albert Rooks, her beloved furbaby, Lil'Bit, and her six children, Lisa Gregory, Myra Labens (James), Barbara Hollis (Wayne), Alice Livesay (John), James Rooks (Vicki) and Bill Rooks. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her best friend Gertrude Rooks.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel with a visitation 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Operation Smile.
See more
Show your support
FAMILY
- Albert R Rooks Husband
- Lisa Gregory Daughter
- Myra Labens Daughter
- James Zerfoss Myra's Fiance
- Barbara Hollis Daughter
- Wayne Hollis Barbara's Husband
- Alice Livesay Daughter
- John Livesay Alice's Husband
- James Rooks Son
- Vicki Rooks James' Wife
- Bill Rooks Son
- Lil'Bit - furbaby
- Gertrude Rooks Best Friend
- She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
DONATIONS
- St. Jude's Children's Hospital
- Operation Smile
Past Services
Tuesday,
June 12, 2018
Visitation
Tuesday,
June 12, 2018
Thank You
We are reviewing your submission. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website
Rosemary King Rooks
Taking Care Of Yourself
Helping yourself at your time of loss
Taking care of others
Helping Others Endure Their Loss