Linda King Rose

Linda King Rose, 83, of Owensboro, began a celebration with Jesus and her husband, Wilbur, Monday, May 1, 2023 after passing peacefully at her home. She was born in Oakton, Kentucky to the late Elzie W. and Lois E. Nevilles King.

Mrs. Rose was very devoted to serving her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was a longtime member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she volunteered with the MOPS group. (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) Linda earned her nursing degree at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She worked as a registered nurse for many years, retiring from Owensboro Health in 1995.

She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-two years, Wilbur "Gene" Rose in 2016 and her brother, Raymond King.

Mrs. Rose is survived by a daughter, Sandra Paul and her husband, David of Marquette, MI; son, Michael Rose and his wife April of Owensboro; grandsons, Zane, Carter, and Mason Rose; granddaughters, Miranda, Laura, Mary Norton, and Ansley Rose; a sister, Edna Stroud; and several nieces and nephews.

The service will be at Noon, Tuesday, May 9 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory.

 Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 PM Monday and from 10:00 AM until the time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration or  Macedonia Baptist Church.

The family would like to offer a special thanks to dedicated caregivers, Tammie and Tasha, and especially Amaya and Morgan.

Memories and condolences may be offered online at www.glenncares.com.