Rose Marie Hughes, 65, of Waco, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024.
Visitation: 5 – 7PM Friday, February 23 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel
Memorial Service: 11AM Saturday, February 24 at Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church 2625 S. 18th St, Waco, TX 76706
Rose was born January 15, 1959, in Waco Texas. She professed her hope for Christ at an early age and dedicated her life to working in the church in various capacities. Most notably she served in the Choir, Church Secretary, Drill Team, Usher Board, Mission, Sunday school, and Outreach Ministries. She married Emmett Hughes on August 26, 1978, and this union was blessed with two children.
She was preceded in death by mother, Louise Courtney, and parents, Moses and Katherine Hall.
She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted husband, Emmett Hughes; three children, LaShawndra, Jason, and Jamie (Daphne); three grandchildren, Kayla, Micah, and Caleb; six siblings, Jessie (Mary) Courtney, Fleta (Bennie)Watson, Larry (Cynthia) Courtney, Patsy (Arnold) Wilson, Rita Smith, Mona Martin; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and beloved friends.
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My condolences to the family,such a beautiful soul,fly high Rose among the angels.
My condolences to the family God plucked our beautiful 🌹 Rose she will be missed his Angel is now with him
Mr. Emmett….my condolences to you and your entire family! We will definitely miss Mrs. Rose and her beautiful smile and her real world advice!!!!!
To Emmett: “I recall how much time you two spent together. You were virtually inseparable. May all your wonderful memories comfort you during this heartbreaking time.”
To the Children: “I’m a firm believer that when we lose someone close to us, like a mother, they continue to live on through us and give us unbelievable strength. They’re so connected to us that they become a part of us.”
Our condolences to Emmett and family as we pray for your strength during this time. May God’s love continue to bless and keep you all.
John and Carolyn Jackson
Feb 22, 2024 at 3.21 pm
Our prayers are with you Emmett and your family at this time of life when a wife passes on. We pray for your comfort and strength through our Lord Jesus Christ.
My sincerest condolences.
Rose was a cheerful and kind woman.
She helped many students and families in
Waco ISD, and I enjoyed working with Rose at CCMS.
May she rest peacefully with God.
My sweet RoseMarie, my childhood and forever friend, I will never forget you, yes, rest high on that mountain, we will see you soon sweet dove.. 💝
Bro. Hughes my prayers are with you and your entire family doing this trying time, just continue to hold on to God’s unchanging hand, because He is our comfort and strength in our time of need. He tells us in His word that weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning, just how long the morning is only God knows, but keep your grip to His hand and He(God) will carry you through. Stay Strong…. Take Care…. I can hear my good friend and former co-worker Rose telling now when I talk too much… ” Bye Boy” LOL….
I grew up with Rose, so sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.
My condolences to the family, my prayer for the family. God give Rose Marie Hughes family comfort peace and strength . God be with you all
we will miss her
Rebecca Chapa/ Tennyson Middle School
Prayer’s for the family, I went to school with Rose , what a beautiful soul, peaceful rest my Friend,
To the family of Rosie , you have my sincere sympathy, l pray peace and comfort to you all , l knew Rosie all my life we lived next to McBride store , l am one of Wilford and Dorothy head children ,my name is Lillian Harvey , I’m known by the name tuther from my family in downsvile. May she rest in peace, l know she is with Our Lord Jesus Christ Amen 🙏🏾
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God will comfort you all during this time. Rose was a sweet funny
lady !
Deepest sympathy to the family. Trust in God, and He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Any time Rose entered a classroom there was always a bright joyful presence. I didn’t know what it was then but I do now. It’s been over 48 years since I’ve seen you and I still remember your kindness. Prayers for all your loved ones left here to carry on.
I am very sorry for your loss. You and Rose have always been dear friends. I will be praying for you and your family.
Irie Cuevas
Prayers for the family! She will definitely be missed! ❤️
To my dear friend and brother, Emmett. I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear wife, Rose. You and your family have my prayers and condolences. May God give the family peace, comfort and strength in this hour. Know that Rose will forever be a part of you and forever in your hearts. She is resting in the arms of Jesus.
Emmett-You and your sweet family have my prayers & condolences. I know you will miss your sweet Rose. I pray you will be comforted in the days ahead by sweet memories the Lord will bring to your mind.
Your M&M/Mars friend – Debbie Sherman
Condolences 🙏 to the family. Leshiathompson and family.