Mary Katherine (Manley) Rose, daughter of the late Roy Ivan and Lillie Mae (Russell) Manley was born December 14, 1943 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life November 27, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was 75 years old.

Mary Kay married Jerry Mack Rose August 16, 1960.  He preceded her in death on July 11, 1998

Mary Kay was an avid member of the Senath Church of Christ. She dedicated 35 years to the Senath-Hornersville School system, where she taught Kindergarten and Fourth Grade. She spent the last few years managing the Senath Housing Authority. Mary Kay enjoyed devoting her time in and around the community.

Mary Kay is survived by:

Two daughters: Tonia Renee (Rose) Swink of Senath, Missouri and Marnie Kay (Rose) Hoskins (Frank) of Pensacola, Florida.

Two grandchildren: Linsey Bibbs (Josh) of Crown Point, Indiana and Tyler Swink (Natalie) of Senath, Missouri

Two sisters: Ethel Moore of Kennett, Missouri and Mildred Cannon of Senath, Missouri

Five great-grandchildren: Caden Bibbs, Kennedy Bibbs, Kambrie Bibbs, Ashton Swink, and Barrett Swink

Other relatives and many friends

She was preceded in death by one brother: Jake Manley

Visitation will be 11:00 am-1:00 pm Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Senath Church of Christ.

Services will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Senath Church of Christ with Mr. Jim Mauldin officiating. Pallbearers will be Josh, Frank, Caden, Jared, Jeff, Greg, Steve, and Bill.

Burial will be held at Lulu Cemetery in Senath, Missouri.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath are in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Senath-Hornersville Educational Foundation or the Children's Homes,  5515 Old Walcott Road,Paragould, Arkansas 72450-9983.