Rosemary D. Holt

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Visitation Schedule
Public Visitation
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Saturday, March 22, 2014
1 -2 PM
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Saturday, March 22, 2014
2 PM
Cemetery
Riverwood Memorial Gardens
301 Carnahan Drive
Maumelle, AR  72113
Rosemary D. Holt

of Little Rock, AR

December 5, 1925 - March 17, 2014

Our precious MeMe has given her last dinner party.
Rosemary Dubois Ross Holt, 88, of Little Rock joined her Lord and loved ones after a rich life devoted to family, friends, and service. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers: Del, Rex, and Max DuBois; and her sisters, Doris Griffith and Kay Van Train.
Rosemary was born December 5, 1925 in Thayer, Missouri to Vira Hartman and C.M. DuBois, the fifth of six children. After living for a time with her sister, Kay, in Star City, Arkansas she married Lloyd Alvin ''Pete'' Ross in 1947, and they reared four children in Dumas, Arkansas: Glen Ross, Steve Ross, Mark Ross, and Carol Ann Ross Judd. After Pete's death in 1963, Rosemary married Carl G. Holt in 1967, acquiring two more daughters, Dixie Holt Deen and Janice Holt Donalson. Rosemary has 17 grandchildren and 27 (#30 on the way) great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She nurtured a very loving family.
Rosemary and Carl settled first in Stilwell, Oklahoma, then moved to Little Rock, Ozark, Russellville, and moved again to Little Rock in 2005, where Carl passed away in 2006. Together they made lifelong friends in every place they lived.
Devoted first to her family, Rosie found time to serve her community on the boards of the Methodist Church in Dardanelle, Arkansas and the Salvation Army in Russellville, as well as supporting many charities.
Rosie's passions are legendary. As a superb hostess, she adored planning large dinner parties and family reunions, with entertainment for all ages and invariably an extravagant buffet with decadent desserts. The family loved to hear her play Yellow Jonquils and Gertrude's Theme on her grand piano, and she delighted in seeing musical talent blossom among her grand- and great-grandchildren. Rosie recited ''The Inventor's Wife'' and ''How Ruby Played'' on cue, and she read all of Jane Austen's novels and watched every single movie version of every one, many times. She also watched all of Downton Abbey and Doc Martin, crocheted afghans, grew her flowers to the end, and loved games and laughter.
And technology. It started with CB radios, when she listened to ''good buddies'' on the road from her home radio, and that led to computers and digital cameras and finally her trusty iPad. She had three computers and printers and used them all. She made her own (awesome) birthday cards with photos for family and friends. Rosie ordered every cutting-edge kitchen appliance and gadget ever invented and used every one. She played RummiCube and computer games and worked jigsaw puzzles as long as she could pick up the pieces. Rosie taught us by example all her life, even how to let go of this life with love and grace.
Rosemary was a one-woman art form. If the world were filled with Rosies, everyone would live with her energy, joy, beauty, and humor. This is Rosie's legacy.
We here have been blessed by the privilege of being her friends and family. If she were here she would say, ''I love you -- and thanks for coming.''
Revelation 21:4 ''And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.''
Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211, Phone: 501-224-8300. Interment will follow at Riverwood Memorial Gardens, Maumelle. The family will receive friends from 1:00 2:00 P.M. before the service.

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17 Condolence(s)
Ann (DuBois) & Jim Redfield
Boise, ID
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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Rosie. Stan was reading Facebook and called me. At the same time we discovered Aunt Kay had passed away. I have such fond memories of both of them. My Mom (Marie) would keep me informed whenever she had talked to both of them and they were such support after my Dad (Rex) passed away. My sincere sympathy to the family. An era has passed away....Love Ann & Jim

Bill Wilkinson
Russellville, AR
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Saturday, March 22, 2014

I know all the family will miss Rosemary, and I can honestly say I will miss her in so many ways. Rosemary treated me like a friend & family member with all the get together parties and family reunions she invited me to. I will never forget her kindness and her interest in technology. She was truely a great lady in my eyes and will truely missed. I hope to look her up again one day. Loved you Rosemary.
Bill

Jimmy A. Jackson
Bismarck, AR
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Saturday, March 22, 2014

I have the honor of singing He Touched Me for Mrs. Holt and her family. May the Lord Bless the family and give them comfort and peace as Rosemary is laid to rest. I never got to meet Mrs. Holt in person, but I learned what a wonderful person she was through my Step-Daughter Donya Jackson. May the Lord welcome Rosemary to His Kingdom.Sincerely Jim Jackson.

Dominique Boyd
Sherwood,
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Friday, March 21, 2014

My sweet Rosie, having the Honor of being your weekend caregiver was a God sent Blessing. You were so Loving and such a joy to care for, who would have thought I would enjoy watching Lawerance Welch, Doc Martin, watching you work your puzzle most of all you beating me in every game of Rummicube. You were a fighter to the end.....Til we meet again.

Dawn Corporon
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Friday, March 21, 2014

Aunt Rosie was such a special person. She will truly be missed.

Susan Barefield
Russellville, AR
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Friday, March 21, 2014

Rosemary was such a joy to have as a neighbor. If I was folding clothes when she visited she helped. She even seasoned my food I was cooking. When Lauren was a baby she would hold her while we ate dinner. She was putting recipes on her computer in the eighties when the rest of us didn't know how to turn it on! And she did have every kitchen gadget there was. Such an amazing women. Heaven is a better place now that she is there. She will always have a special place not only in my heart my entire family.

Candice Holt Summers
Albuquerque,
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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Loved the obituary. A great tribute to a great lady. Glad to be part of her legacy. My condolences to Glenn, Steven, Mark, Carol Ann, Dixie and Janice. My heart will be with you on Saturday.

Candice Holt Summers
Albuquerque,
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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Loved the obituary. A great tribute to a great lady. Glad to be part of her legacy. My condolences to Glenn, Steven, Mark, Carol Ann, Dixie and Janice. My heart will be with you on Saturday.

Jeff Hopper
Searcy, AR
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Thursday, March 20, 2014

What an elegant lady.

Ann C. Poole McGee
Dumas, AR
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Thursday, March 20, 2014

To my former neighbors as a child this picture of your Mom brought back many memories of Farmer & McKennon and my wonderful memories of such a sweet lady. Know that you and all your family are in my thoughts & prayers.

Libby Thweatt
Hot Springs,, AR
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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Dear Glenn, Steve, Mark, Carol Ann, Dixie and Janice,
Just wanted to say how very sorry I was to hear that Rosemary had died. She, Carl and you kids were the best neighbors that we ever had. I hated it when you moved away and never will forget all of the good times we had together. I loved your Mom and my heart goes out to all of you. I wish we could go back to the time on Valley Club Circle, but we can remember them.
My love to all of you,
Libby Thweatt


Toni Weatherford
Jacksonville, FL
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Thursday, March 20, 2014

My sincere condolences to family and friends of Rosemary. I cherish her friendship and count her in those I'll remember as a remarkable woman and the perfect role model.

Darla Fish
Amarillo,
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Thursday, March 20, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family Aunt Rosie was certainly one of a kind and she will be truly missed by all.

Rhonda Hackworth Freshour
West Plains, MO
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Aunt Rosie will be greatly missed by all who loved and cherished her. So sorry for the family, they have lost a wonderful human being.

Denita Slaughter
Bauxite, AR
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

So very sorry for the loss of this Dear Lady. I only knew her for a short time, but in that short time I became attached to her, which she made easy to do. No matter what you did for her it was always "Thank You". She and her family were always friendly and appreciative. It was Truly a Blessing for me to get to know Mrs. Rosemary.
With Much Love,
Denita Slaughter

Don & Donna Johnston
Rogers, AR
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Steve and Family, We were saddened to read where your mother had passed away. Don sure enjoyed being around your Mom. The obituary was beautiful. Loved the opening line. Know that you and your family are in our prayers. Take comfort in God's promise that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Jessica Corderman
Roland, OK
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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

I am so extremely sorry for your loss. I loved meme very much and appreciated everything she has done for annastin and Austin. You are all in my prayers.