Mary Alice Rose, 92, of Washburn, Mo., passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, at Aspire Senior Living Roaring River in Cassville, Mo.

She was born August 18, 1934, in Washburn, the daughter of Walter J. and Laura A. (Sparks) Bruton, who preceded her in death.

Also preceding her in death was her husband, Charles R. “Doc” Rose; her son, Richard Gale Rose, granddaughter, Brandy Rose; three brothers and four sisters.

Survivors include two sons, David Rose and his wife Ronda of Exeter, Mo. and Rick Rose and his wife Kris of Pea Ridge, Ark.; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and one on the way.

She grew up in Washburn and graduated from Washburn High School. She worked as a stitcher at both Jumping Jack Shoe Factory and Justin Boot Factory in Cassville, Mo. She later worked for Able 2, where she remained until her retirement.

She was a member of Mission Baptist Church in Washburn.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 31, 2026 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville, Mo. Pastor Dayton Brattin conducted the services. Burial was at Washburn Prairie Cemetery in Washburn.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mission Baptist Church in loving memory of Mary.