Rose Mary Martin, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2023 at MHP Medical Center.
Born December 23, 1942 in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Edward Charles "Buck" Weaver and Evelyn M. (Burnes) Weaver. She married Harold B. "Bud" Rowland on December 3, 1961 and he preceded her on April 8, 2002. She then married John T. Martin on October 23, 2004.
Survivors include 3 children- Virginia Swango of Shelbyville, Mike Rowland (Sherry) of Arlington, and Thomas Rowland (Tammy) of Shelbyville; brother Earl Weaver (Judy) of Waldron; 8 grandchildren- Shonda, Aaron, Ashley, Zach, Elizabeth, Larry, Lydia, Mary; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, daughter Evelyn M. Miller, brother Paul Weaver, sister Della Morris, and son-in-law Larry Swango.
Rose Mary had lived in this area most of her lifetime and graduated from Shelbyville High School. She was office manager for Fifth Third Bank retiring in 2003 after 16 years of service. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and a member of Shelbyville Moose Lodge and Women of the Moose. Rose Mary loved to travel with her husband, gardening, sewing, golfing, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family, especially during the holiday season.
Funeral services will be 7:00 pm, Monday, March 18, 2024 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Rev. Steve Giovangelo and Denise Rodenhuis officiating. Friends may call on Monday from 5:00 pm until the time of the service, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Haw Creek Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association or OUR Hospice of South Central Indiana.
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