Phyllis D. Rose (Swisher) died June 26 2013, at home, with her daughter by her side.
Mrs. Rose was born May 9, 1932, in Hindsboro, Ill. She lived in Indiana, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, before moving to The Meadows at CountryWood as a pioneering resident.
She was an avid golfer, who achieved 12 holes in one, as well as a faithful bowler and bridge player. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Plant City, where she attended worship and bible study. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed refinishing furniture, playing cards and visiting with friends over happy hour.
Survivors include her daughter, the Rev. Jackie Ann Rose Kraft (the Rev. Thomas M. Kraft), of Pendleton, N.Y.; a granddaughter, Autumn Rose Kraft-Decota, of Cheektowaga, N.Y.; great-grandson, Landis Michael DeCota, of Cheektowaga, N.Y.; and one brother, Earl (Jack) Swisher, of Lakeland.
Mrs. Rose is predeceased by her husband, Russell, her daughter Georgianna, as well as seven brothers and sisters.
A celebration of life memorial service was held June 28, at First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be sent to: Amherst: Asbury United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 743, 850 Dodge Road, Getzville, N.Y. 14068.
Online Condolences may be made at wellsmemorial.com.
