of Helena, AR
July 10, 1948 - September 13, 2024
Rosemary Dunlap, age 76, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 in Southaven, Mississippi. She was born on Saturday, July 10, 1948 to the late William Hartley and Helen Guenther Mims. Rosemary worked as a cook at the Helena-West Helena School for thirty-four years.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Samuel ''Sam'' Dunlap; parents, William Hartley and Helen Ruth Mims; step father, Bob Mims; brother, Charles Hartley.
Rosemary is survived by her sons, James ''Sambo'' Dunlap (Teresa) of Barton, Arkansas and Robert ''Brother'' Dunlap of Helena, Arkansas; daughter, Marcia Sanford (Keith) of Franklin, Idaho; three grandchildren, Kimberly Bright (Colby) of Wycamp, Arkansas, Bryan Dunlap (Emily) of Reserved, Louisiana, and Keiton Sanford of Franklin, Idaho; three great- grandchildren, Taven Wyssbrod, Jayda Rogers, and Brookly Bright; sisters, Marilyn Richardson McClurg of Marianna, Arkansas, Myrtle Copeland (Charlie) of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Helen Newkirk (Noonie) of Dayton, Texas, and Cathy Mims of Memphis, Tennessee; brothers, Donald Hartley (Virginia) of Helena, Arkansas, and Robert H. Mims, Jr. of Grand Junction, Colorado.
Pallbearers will be Bryan Dunlap, Glen Turner, Buddy Johnston, Bud Johnston, Colby Bright, and George Wilson.
A visitation for Rosemary Dunlap will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, Chapel in West Helena, Arkansas. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens in West Helena, Arkansas. Brother Jerry Turner will officiate.
Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
I am so sorry for your loss...You are all in my prayers, Love you, Phyllis Rock
She was a very good great Grandma, a great mother, and a great grandma. I miss her so much and I hope to see her in heaven again, some day.
Rest in Peace, Nana Rose.
Still doesn’t seem real like I am in a bad dream not waking up. I remember when I was younger the things you did with me and Marilyn I always wanted to go even if it was just to U Save I remember one yr you did the treasure hunt off the radio that was so exciting trying to find I am going miss you Sister and always love you you were always the low key one in the bunch of siblings God decided you needed to go to your forever home Love you Forever and Forever
Brother, sorry to hear of your loss.
It's been awhile, but I love you and I'll miss you Aunt Rosemary and I have the rest of the family in my prayers
I was really sad to hear of Rosemary’s passing. There was a time when we all (Dunlap Family) lived near one another and visited often, which unfortunately has changed a lot over the years. Rosemary was loved by us all when she and Sammy began dating. She was a wonderful addition to the Dunlap Family and will be missed by all. Prayers and sincere condolences for all.
Love and prayers, Sue Ann
So sorry for ur loss. Rosemary was a really sweet person always uplifting to be around and talk to
Life’s journey may change, but love endures beyond the boundaries of time.” I love you Aunt Rosemary. Sending prayers to you all may God lesson the pain knowing she is with him.
She was a very nice & very nice person to be around
So sorry for your loss she was such a sweet lady. My God comfort your at this difficult time.
Prayers for you all love you all
Heaven gained another angel n gave us another guardian angel . Rest in peace