Rosemary H. Strouss, age 78, of Hoover, Alabama passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Alfred Jerrold "AJ" and Agnes Fletcher Harris on April 21, 1940. Rosemary was preceded in passing by her parents and her brother, Al Harris. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Welch (Gary) and her son Bart Strouss (Lori); her grandchildren Garrett Welch, Robert Welch, Cassandra Tower, and Julie Myers; her sister-in-law Beverly Harris and her children Kim and Kari; as well as numerous extended relatives and friends. Rosemary worked as a Mortgage Underwriter for many years. She graduated with her Masters in Business from UAB. She was strong-willed, independent minded, caring, and giving. Rosemary had a passion for ice skating, gardening, and animals. She was a contributing member of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, the Birmingham Zoo, and the Birmingham Figure Skating Club. Rosemary will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.
A celebration gathering will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 12 - 2 PM at Southern Heritage Funeral Home, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124. Burial at Southern Heritage Cemetery to follow gathering.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens or the Birmingham Zoo in memory of Rosemary.
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