Rose Morgan Mahan

Rose Morgan (Morris) Mahan, the Sunshine of our Home, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born April 10, 1930, in Conway, Ark., to the late Jessie Lyman and Marion Francis (Morgan) Morris. Rose is preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Skeez, Johnnie, Billy and Robbie Morris; a sister, Virginia Johnson; and her son, Samuel Paul Mahan. She is survived by her loving husband, William T. Mahan of Martinville; her daughters, Ola Marie (Cissy) Lieblong and husband G.L. of Scotsdale, Ariz., Teresa Rose Barry and husband Matt of Cabot, Ark.; one sister, Mary Jane (Morris) McMenemy of Gilbert, Ariz.; one brother Frank Morris of Conway, Ark.; one Aunt, Joy Morris of Conway, AR;seven grandchildren, Brad Lieblong and wife Brandie of Jonesboro, Ark., Julie McMillon and husband Brett of Piggott, Ark., Heather Everett of Dennard, Ark., Matthew Mahan of Conway, Ark., John Lieblong and wife Kacey of Jonesboro, Ark., Devinē Barry of Cabot, Ark. and Ryan Barry of Greenbrier, Ark.; seven great-grandchildren, Hayden and Anna McMillon of Piggott, Ark., Mattie Rose Everett of Dennard, Hudson, Haddon, Barrett and Tyson Lieblong of Jonesboro; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. Rose loved the Lord and her family with all her heart. She worshiped with the Martinville congregation of the church of Christ. She met the love of her life, William Thomas Mahan when she came to live with her Uncle Quinn and Aunt Mildred (Bootsie) French in Bee Branch, Ark. following the untimely death of her mother. Bill and Rose were married on December 21, 1946 and made their home in Martinville, Ark. She and Bill raised their three children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord and instilled in each child a love and respect for Bible principals. She had a beautiful voice and loved to lift it in praises to our Heavenly Father. Rose loved the natural beauty of all our Lord's creation. She loved to garden, pick peaches and strawberries, and share the bounty with her neighbors. She opened her home to many throughout the years, where she would serve them wonderful home-cooked meals of fresh vegetables from the garden, fresh game and scrumptious desserts; all topped off with the warmth of Rose's beautiful and loving smile. Rose was an excellent seamstress, and loved to make beautiful clothes for her children and grandchildren. The family wishes to express our deepest gratitude to Rena, Nancy, Shasta, Sylvia, Melinda, Cody, Matt, Lynn, Grady, Brittany and all the staff of Ozark Health Nursing Center in Clinton, AR for the love and tender care which was provided to Rose for the past six years. We could not have asked for any greater kindness. You are all very special and a true blessing to all those for which you provide care. Special thanks to the Van Buren County Hospice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 11, and funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier, Ark. with Donnie McMillen officiating, Pallbearers will be Brad Lieblong, John Lieblong, Matt Mahan, Ryan Barry, Doug McMillen and Roger Mahan. Honorary Pallbearers are Tim Mahan, Nicky Mahan, Mark Johnson and Danny Johnson, Jason Lankford will lead congregational singing. Interment will follow at Martinville Cemetary, in Martinville, Ark. Donations and memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of Arkansas. On line guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.