Rose Marie Roush, age 67, of Ash Grove, MO, passed away Monday, September 12, 2011 at her home. She was born July 4, 1944, in Springfield, MO, to Joseph and Adaline (Willhite) Kirk. She enjoyed going to casinos and playing the slot machines, in which she was lucky at times. Marie also liked listening to country and gospel music, and loved to travel.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandaughter, Haley Marie; and a brother, Fred Kirk.
She is survived by her loving husband, John Roush; her daughter, Debra M. Roush, of the home; her son, John Wesley Dilley; her brother, Gerald A. Kirk, and his wife Pat; her sister, Nancy Burroughs, and her husband Mike; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Funeral services will be held at 10A.M., Thursday, September 15, 2011, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO with Rev. Jeff Sippy officiating. Burial will be held in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield, MO. Visitation will be held from 6-8 P.M. Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.