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Obituary For Mrs. Elizabeth McMillian Rose

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth McMillian Rose, 94, of 385 Boulevard Street, Orangeburg, SC will be held 1:00 pm Friday, June 18, 2021, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, 2868 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, SC. Rev. Larry McCutcheon and Rev. Eddie Williams, Sr. are officiating.

Mrs. Elizabeth McMillan Rose was born on December 20, 1926, in Aiken, South Carolina to the late Elvin McMillan and Julia Williams Willis McMillan Hatcher. God called his Angel Home on Thursday June 3, 2021, at the Agape Hospice House in Lexington, South Carolina.

Elizabeth during her formative years was educated in Aiken, South Carolina and attended the public schools through the sixth grade. In June 1946, she graduated with Honors from Schofield High School, September of the same year she enrolled at Claflin University. She graduated with Honors from Claflin University with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1950 and completed her Master’s Degree with Honors at New York University in 1959.

Elizabeth was married to the late Arthur Rose, Sr. whom she met and fell in love with at Claflin University. Both graduated with Honors and would become employed at the University for over 30 years. Elizabeth graduated in Health and Physical Education and became the first Black Female to become Certified by South Carolina in Health & Physical by the Department of Education.

At Claflin in 1949, she became a member of Zeta Phi Beta, Incorporated. A Sorority she served proudly for over 72 years in various capacities. Other interests included volunteering at Church, volunteering at Claflin after retirement, volunteering and working with the Democratic Party. She also had a love for playing Bridge and was a member of The Bridge-A-Dears, Bridge Club.

Elizabeth and Arthur were blessed with four children. She was preceded in death by her daughter the late Patricia Ann Rose and Grandson Askia M. Hale. She leaves to cherish fond memories two sons Arthur (Sara) Rose, Jr., of Orangeburg, SC, Bernard Henry (Loretta)Rose of Hinesville, Georgia; daughter Marcia Lorraine (Raymond)Rose Randolph of Orangeburg, SC; one Sister Hattie Perkins of Orlando, Fla; seven Grandchildren and five Great Grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.

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Missing my Grandmother, praying for the entire family. I'm here to make you proud and carry on your legacy of education, family, class, elegance and above all else being a woman of faith. I Love you beyond words. See you again one day Grandma. I Love You!!

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The most amazing beautiful, spirited, strong and intelligent woman I Know. For sure you are dancing in paradise keep dancing beautiful one. Thank you for all our beautiful conversations I learned a lot. Love You Always . No worries I have your baby's back always❤️❤️ Bonita "From Charlotte" as you would refer to me.

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We love you and miss you but you will forever be in our hearts and on our minds. Your Granddaughter Shana & Family

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My heart goes out to the Rose and McMillian Families. May the God of Peace, Love, and Hope comfort and strengthen each of you during your hours of bereavement. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and Loved her and her family. With caring thoughts and prayers 💙💙💙💙💙🌹🌹🌹🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Your Maryland Family Cynthia Smith and Michael Wright

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My condolences to the Rose family. May God comfort you and love you through the quiet times. I pray that family bonds will be strengthen during this time. Many blessings and hugs From Yemi, Carmel and Damilola

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My heart goes out to the Rose and McMillian Families. May the God of Peace, Love, and Hope comfort and strengthen each of you during your hours of bereavement. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and Loved her and her family. With caring thoughts and prayers 💙💙💙💙💙🌹🌹🌹🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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My mentor, instructor,Soror ZPhiB and Mother away from home while attending Claflin University. She always encouraged me to do my best. Saying You can be an A student. Very proudly, and loving me as she would scold me when I slacked off. I will never forget Mrs Elizabeth M.Rose. Take your rest, SIP, for I know you have heard the Master Saying Well Done.🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

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Cousin Lizzie will always occupy a special place in the hearts of all family members and many friends and associates. This started for my wife and me when we were in elementary school. She and her husband Arthur Worked as a team and balanced all aspects of life. They became powerful role models and motivated us to crave education and to carve out a good life for our future. Mrs. Rose became the role model for our J Herbert Williams foundation that was chartered in 1989 in Pennsylvania. From a family of sharecroppers she was the first one to obtain a college degree. Therefore, My late wife and I as founders honored her because of her achievements and dedication to family, her church, Claflin University and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. The legacy of Arthur and Elizabeth Rose will motivate me for the rest of my life. Our foundation Awarded over 150 scholarships To J Herbert Williams Scholars. In 2020, The Foundation evolved into the Endowed Edward S. and Febere Miles Williams Scholarship. Respectfully submitted by Edward Shepard Williams, MD

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Mrs. Rose was such a lovely lady. I enjoyed having her as my college adviser at Claflin. Whenever I needed help she was always in her office upstairs in Seabrooks Gym. It is so sad to hear she passed.SIP Mrs. Rose!

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Liz lived a long and productive life she contributed to the lives of her students and promoted and encouraged many to give more. To her family she was a center of peace and joy always with a bit of humor. I will miss my aunt.

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My heart goes out to the Rose and McMillian Families. May the God of Peace, Love, and Hope comfort and strengthen each of you during your hours of bereavement. A beautiful phenomenal Soror and my former Teacher at Claflin College/University will be greatly missed. Forever thankful for your unselfish love and kindness! With caring thoughts and prayers 💙💙💙💙💙🌹🌹🌹🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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I will truly miss my grandma Rose! She was the best thing this side of heaven. Thank you to everyone that has sent prayers, said kind words, called & text our family. We are forever grateful for the love!

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Momma Rose was a sweet queen. She always had a word for me when I came to her home. She made sure we always were on point. Pat her oldest daughter and I were best friends. I love and respected her. She was a woman of wisdom, love, and will be truly missed. My sincere prayers to the Rose Family!! 💖❤

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What a wonderful person she was. Very savvy and adorable. She was a true ZETA. We will miss her much. To the entire family and community...be encouraged. Dianne Paul, Summerville

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Our thoughts and prayers are with The Rose Family. Tyrone and Gayle Singleton

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In the Great Commission we are given one of the greatest commandments: that we love one another and Aunt Elizabeth was a complete elucidation of that word. My father, her baby brother always spoke nothing but praise for her. I honor her for all she did for him and am certain that they are rejoicing in Heaven. Your Nephew Joseph Daniels

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Our hearts goes out to the Rose Family. She was a queen of beauty and love. She was fun while being at Claflin. Real firm and straight forward. Be encouraged....

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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