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Graveside Ceremony: 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Bible Grove Cemetery
Those attending should arrive directly at the cemetery.
Rose Mary McKnelly, age 87, of Bible Grove, Illinois, passed away December 5, 2024, at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor.
She was the only child of Farrel and Ruth (Toliver) Tolliver. After graduating from the Laura Hallford School of Beauty in Decatur, Rose Mary returned to Louisville to work for Marie Dell VanDyke. She later owned and operated her own beauty shop for many years before passing it down, and it remains in the family to this day.
She married Roger McKnelly in 1957, and they were married for 26 years. She was a member of the Bible Grove Christian Church where she taught Sunday school, directed VBS, and led the singing. She loved to cook and entertain her friends and family.
She is survived by her son: Rande (Gina) McKnelly of Mt. Vernon; 4 grandchildren: Dusten (Sylvia) McKnelly and Jennifer McKnelly both of Louisville Kentucky, Austin (Amy) Ketelsen of New Lenox, and Myles (Lacey) Ketelsen of Smyrna, Tennessee; 4 great-grandchildren: Savanna McKnelly, Annabelle Ketelsen, Asher Ketelsen, and Silas Ketelsen. She is also survived by 2 sisters of the heart: Shirley and Linda McKnelly.
A graveside ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Bible Grove Cemetery in Bible Grove. Those attending should arrive directly at the cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank and Bright Funeral Home in Flora. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Bible Grove Christian Church, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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So sorry for your loss
So sorry to hear of her passing. Rosemary was a wonderful woman and I have fond memories of her when growing up. Condolences to Randy and the family.
Rose Mary was a very interesting lady she made coming to work so much better I will miss you so much but it was your time fly high my friend until we meet again
It was a great honor to take care of her during her time in the nursing home. She was such a nice woman. To hear her stories she would tell would make one want to sit in her room for hours if they had the chance. She was a beam of positivity no matter what day you met her. Rest comfortable, rosemary.
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