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MARION -- Rosemary Etherton, 85, formerly of Marion, passed away surrounded by her family, Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, in Lake Regional Hospital of Osage Beach, Mo.
She was born Feb. 25, 1926, at her family home in Marion to Louie (L.B.) and Emma (Bayless) Turnage.
Rosemary graduated from Marion High School in 1943. After graduation, she entered the cadet nursing program at Washington University Medical School, where she graduated as a registered nurse in 1946.
She married the love of her life, Kenneth Angel Etherton on April 6, 1946, sharing 51 wonderful years together. They served the Lord overseas and in full time ministry until his death Dec. 1, 1997.
Her relationship with her savior and heavenly father was an inspiration and example to both friends and family. She continually gave of herself and was an example of unconditional love and grace. Her children and grandchildren, serving Christ around the world, counted on her faithful prayers in every situation. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew and loved her.
Arrangements for Rosemary Etherton have been entrusted to Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 N. Market St. in Marion.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jay Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Marion. A time of visitation for family and friends will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the funeral home.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at The Church at Osage Hills in Osage Beach, Mo.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be a made in memory of Rosemary to The Church at Osage Hills, 5237 Hwy 54, Osage Beach, MO 65065, for "Etherton World Missions Memorial."
For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.
Published in The Southern Illinoisan on September 6, 2011
Type: Public Announcement
Date: 2011-09-06
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