Rose Robinson Elliott, 79, Warsaw, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 31, 2017.
Rose was born Oct. 20, 1937, in Wabash County, to Clay and Annie Whitaker Shepherd. She married Donald “Robby” Robinson on June 22, 1957; he preceded her in death Sept. 15, 1988.
Rose loved to sing gospel music and speak God’s word to everyone she came in contact with. She was a faithful servant and loved serving people. Rose was a woman full of compassion for others. She enjoyed decorating and cooking. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. She left a legacy of love for Christ and will be missed by many.
Rose is survived by two daughters, Christine (Rick) Hall, Silver Lake, and Sophia (Robert) Yocum, Etna Green; five grandchildren: Thomas, Amanda, Frankie, Kassity and Malachi; and 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Marie Shepherd and Ruth (Tim) Sharp; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Robby; parents; five brothers; and four sisters.
A celebration of Rose’s life will be at noon Saturday, Sept. 2, at Harvest Community Church, 512 S. Seventh St., Pierceton. Officiating will be Pastors Glenn Hall and Lee Perry.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the church. Burial will be at Pilgrims Rest, Huntington, following the service.
Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw.
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