Rose Marie Baldwin-Montgomery was born November 28, 1944 in Daphne, Alabama. She was the first of four children born to the union of Yancey, Sr and Hazel Baldwin.
Rose accepted Christ at an early age. She was baptized at Shrine of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Daphne, Alabama where she attended elementary school through the fifth grade.
In 1956, Yancey and Hazel moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There Rose attended Saint Boniface Catholic School and North Division High School. Upon graduation she attended Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama.
In November 1969, Rose relocated to Seattle, Washington where she was employed with the Travelers Insurance Company through 1973. Upon the birth of her first child she terminated her employment with Travelers and later became a Seattle night club entrepreneur.
In 1984, She returned to private employment as an accountant with Hart Crowser, a Geological Surveying and Engineering Company. She remained with Hart Crowser until her retirement in 2012.
After a long battle with cancer, Rose departed this life on December 21, 2014, at her home in Seattle, Washington, surrounded by her love ones.
Rose was best known for her generous spirit, and a heart that was open to serve God, family, friends and community.
Rose was preceded in death by her companion Arthur Montgomery of Seattle, WA; her sister Gay Ann Dawson of Daphne, AL ; her nephew and niece, Leroy Baker, and Marie Harrington, both of Milwaukee , WI
Rose leaves to cherish her memory her companion of 25 years, Thomas Mitchell of Seattle, WA ; 2 devoted daughters, Nicole A. Montgomery of Seattle, WA and Anitra E. Montgomery of Jamaica Queens, NY ; her parents , Yancey Sr and Hazel Baldwin ; 2 siblings, Yancey Jr and Portia (Abe Sr) Harper all of Daphne, AL; a special friend and cousin, Valerie Harvey of South Holland, IL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other friends.
There will be two Memorial Serivces
Seattle – Will be held on Monday 12/29 at 2:00 p.m. @ Tolliver Temple 1915 E. Fir St. Seattle, WA 98122
Alabama – Will be held on 1/10/15. Additional information to be announced.
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