Rose Marie Thrower

Rose Marie Thrower, 88, passed peacefully from her family's loving arms to His outstretched hands April 2, 2016, at Jackson Manor, where she had resided since March 16, 2011, after suffering a massive stroke Nov. 1, 2010.

Rose Marie was born June 11, 1927, to William T. Spears and Willie B. Spears in Sikeston, Missouri. She was one of six children. The others preceded her in death: Almabelle Spears Bailey, Daniel Spears, Juanita Spears Powell, James W. "Bud" Spears and Joyce Spears Jones.

Rose married Charles F. Thrower Sr. June 10, 1948. He died in an automobile accident May 2, 1982.

They had eight children: Charles F. Thrower Jr., "Tooter" (Judy) of Cape Girardeau, Thomas H. Thrower, who preceded her in death Oct. 19, 2007, Theresa "Terrie" McCarter (Hal) of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Anthony "Tony" Thrower (Teresa) Jackson, Timothy Thrower of Jackson, Tyrone "Tyke" Thrower of Advance, Missouri, Tyler Thrower of Cape Girardeau and Tamela "Tammi" Pettet (Jack) of Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

She is survived by 16 grandchildren, Trae Thrower, Jon Thrower, Zachary Thrower, Jerimy D. Obergoenner, Jill Dawn Watkins, Travis Thrower, Austin Thrower, Reagan Thrower, Kacie Stroud, Talor Li, Tucker Thrower, Ashley Thrower, Jessica Johnson, Connor Thrower, Drake Douglas and Baili Pettet.

Also surviving are 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Rose Marie was notorious for her infamous cooking, especially chicken pot pie. She worked as a cook for Southeast Missouri State University and several barge companies.

Prior to her "professional" career, she cared for numerous children in her home while her children were at home and in school.

She loved everyone she met and greeted everyone with a big hug and a smile.

Her love for God and family were always foremost in her life.

She had many hobbies: cooking, of course; quilting; music; Cardinal baseball; and of course, an occasional trip to pull a slot handle.

The family would like to thank everyone who came to spend time with her, praying for her and our family, but especially Jackson Manor for the incredible care and love they showed her, along with Southeast Hospice.

Visitation for Rose will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Stan Hargis officiating.

Burial will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Dexter, Missouri, City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Southeast Hospice.

Online condolences may be shared at fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.