Eva Rose

Eva Rose, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, born on March 16, 1935, in Whitley County, Kentucky, passed away on July 25, 2023.
A lifelong resident of Corbin, Kentucky, Eva was a beacon of faith, family, and kindness. Her courageous and compassionate spirit touched all who knew her. She remained steadfast in her devotion to her loved ones and her faith, a virtue that defined her life. “The love of a family is life’s greatest blessing,” a saying that held great significance for Eva and epitomized her priorities in life and children.
Never formally employed, Eva’s work was woven into the fabric of her family. She spent her days sowing seeds of love, faith, and wisdom into the hearts of her family. Her life was filled with the joy of witnessing her family grow, much like the flowers in the garden she so tenderly cared for. As American philosopher William James said, “The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it.” Eva’s legacy, her family, and the lessons she imparted will indeed outlast her physical presence in this world.
Eva is survived by her children, W. Faye Larrigan, Yvonne Hart, Shirley Lanham, Lonnie Rose, and Laveva Bryant; as well as her grandchildren, Delena Sulfridge, Ryan Prewitt, Matthew Prewitt, Latrichia Lanham, Jimmy Lanham, David Lanham, Joseph Petrey, Megan Lanham, Justin Rose, Jennifer Petrey, and Adam Bryant; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ulas Rose; her mother, Inis Rose; and her siblings, Curtis Rose, Darrell Rose, and Betty Karr.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 28, at 2:00 pm at Middle Ridge Church Road, 42 Middle Ridge Church Road, Corbin, Kentucky.
The funeral service will follow at the same location at 4:00 pm, with burial at the Ulas Rose Family Cemetery, 42 Middle Ridge Church Road, Corbin, Kentucky, at 5:00 pm.
In memory of Eva, we invite you to share your memories and upload photos to the memorial page. Her life was a testament to the power of love, faith, and family. Let us honor her by celebrating the beauty she brought to our lives, just as she did with the flowers, she so cherished.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.