My mother Rose was a wonderful, fun, outgoing, and loving person. She always talked about her days at NEHI and living in St. Pete. She was known for her bubbly personality. She was also a great dancer and loved going to all the school dances. She was Treasurer of the Anchor Club. In her adult life she was a hard worker and was known for her service to her community and church. She remained active with her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren until her death on 5-6-10. I am her only child and would love to hear from some of her high school friends.
Hi Lisa,
I know your loss must be tremendous. I lost my Mom a few years ago, so I know how you feel.
Cheryl Watkins sent me the e-mail you sent her. My response was that in my mind's eye Rose is still the 17 year old girl I last saw. My memories of her are just being silly teenage girls. I do remember that we once dated the same boy. I wish I could remember some specific events but that was many, many years ago.
I know that the loss will lessen for you and you will just cherish the memories. She is with God and that's where we all want to be eventually. Bobbie
Dear Lisa,
I was in home room with Rose all four years of high school and I think we were in a service club together also. I remember Rose fondly and always wondered where she was and what she was doing. I moved to Alaska after college and lost contact with old high school friends. My condolences to you on the loss of your mother. I recently lost my Mom at the age of 93. She lived at Carrington Place in St. Pete. and I was just down in Florida for her funeral. Regards, Nancy Allen Diemer Kodiak, AK.
Thank you for sharing your memories Nancy! I know mother would have loved to have reconnected with you. She lived an awesome life and was a wonderful person!! She worked as an office manager for most of her life and retired due to disability in 2001. I was her only child and she was very active in all my activities. She was a loving and super mother and grandmother. She was married to my dad for 32 yrs., when they divorced, she never remarried. She became a BAMA girl in 1966 and lived in Alabama the rest of her life. She met my dad just 2 weeks after graduation from NEHI!! I miss her so much, but love hearing from her old friends. Thank you for your condolences and sweet words, it made my day!
Lisa Dougherty-Dora, AL
Dear Lisa,
I grew up with both your mom and Russell Dillow. We attended elementary, junior high, and high school together. Both were great people. I am truly sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I'm sure she was as wonderful after school as she was when we were growing up. All the best to you!!
Bill Powers.
Thank you Bill for those kind words...I love hearing from her classmates and friends. She was always the life of the party and a total giver! She was an awesome lady!! She and Russell had been in touch via phone and email for the last couple of years and then he passed away in March 2010. She was my best friend, being only 20 yrs apart; we were like sisters. I miss her dearly, but am so thankful to hear these special stories about her. Thank you again!!
Lisa Dougherty
