Mary Alice Rose

Mary Alice Rose, 92, of Washburn, passed away Friday, Aug.28, 2026, at Aspire Senior Living Roaring River in Cassville.
She was born Aug. 18, 1934, in Washburn, the daughter of Walter J. and Laura A. (Sparks) Bruton. On April 22, 1953, in Washburn, she was united in marriage to Charles R. “Doc” Rose, who preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 2013. She was also preceded in death by her parents; her son, Richard Gale Rose, granddaughter, Brandy Rose; three brothers and four sisters. 
Survivors include two sons, David Rose and his wife Ronda of Exeter, and Rick Rose and his wife Kris of Pea Ridge, Ark.; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and one on the way. 
She grew up in Washburn and graduated from Washburn High School. She worked as a stitcher at both Jumping Jack Shoe Factory and Justin Boot Factory in Cassville.  She later worked for Able 2, where she remained until her retirement.
She was a member of Mission Baptist Church in Washburn. 
Funeral services was held on 11a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor Dayton Brattin conducted the services.  Burial was at Washburn Prairie Cemetery in Washburn. 
The family received friends on Monday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. 
Memorial contributions may be made to Mission Baptist Church in loving memory of Mary.