Rosa Lee Flores

Texas to the late Johnny and Erma Dickerson on January 27, 1920. She dedicated her life to

serving God, the church and her family. In 1940, Rosa Lee married the late Elmer T. Flores and

from this 54-year union, came three children Richard (Ricky), Marsha and Ronald (Ronnie).

Known to many as Granny Rose, she professed her faith in Christ at an early age and was a

devoted woman of God. She was the oldest living member of St. John's Baptist Church where

she faithfully served the community in the Missionary Department and was appointed as the

secretary for the Circle Number One Missionary Group. In 1991, she was recognized as an

Honorary Mother of the church.

Rosa Lee was not only a devoted homemaker she also helped to support her family by holding

positions within the American Furniture Company, Mountain Bell Telephone Company and as

the Director for Hillside Community Center.

To know her was to love her and be in her light. She was personable, humorous, and

compassionate. Being the virtuous woman she was, enabled her to be trusted by many. Her

calm demeanor and the ability not to judge or bear false witness were some of the attributes of

her “sweet spirit”.

“Granny Rose” leaves to cherish her memories three children; Richard (Caro-Lee) Flores,

Marsha Flores and Ronald Flores. Eight grandchildren; Matthew Johnson, Sherri Petersen, Terri

Flores-Payne (Terry), Stacey Butts (Derrick), Tina Flores, Sheila Garland, Darlene Petersen,

Delano Flores (Shontavia) and Karis Pruitt. Eleven great-grandchildren; Alyce Butts, DeMarcus

Flores, DeAndrea Flores, Derrick Butts Jr., Terika Payne, Terin Payne, Danielle Butts, Marcus

Garland, Jordan Petersen, Daniel Johnson, LaCola Johnson and two great-great grandchildren;

Jeremiah Butts, LaRoyce Johnson.