ObituariesMarch 9, 2021

Rosemary Brown, 78, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the Lutheran Home. She was born Nov. 9, 1942, in Arbor, Missouri, to Harl and Grace Stephens James. Rosemary was a graduate of Delta High School. She worked as a dietary assistant and retired from Monticello House in Jackson...

Rosemary Brown
Rosemary Brown

Rosemary Brown, 78, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the Lutheran Home.

She was born Nov. 9, 1942, in Arbor, Missouri, to Harl and Grace Stephens James.

Rosemary was a graduate of Delta High School.

She worked as a dietary assistant and retired from Monticello House in Jackson.

She was a member of Arbor General Baptist Church and was very strong in her faith. She played piano and sang at many churches.

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Rosemary loved decorating, yard work and gardening and was very meticulous. After retirement, she enjoyed volunteering at nursing homes, where she would visit and sing with the residents.

Survivors include her daughter, Tammy Weber of Darien, Illinois; son, Kevin Brown of Cape Girardeau; and sister, Wanda Palmore of Gainesville, Texas.

She was preceded in death by parents and two brothers, Clark and Hansel James.

The family will have a private graveside service at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Huffman officiating.

Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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