Rosie Mae Daniels, Sr. Tyler

Rosie Mae Tyler was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed her to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, she possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. She had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and she was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Rosie always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, Rosie was an individual who enjoyed life’s challenges.

Rosie was born on June 10, 1945 at At home in St. Joseph, Louisiana, by a midwife in St. Joseph, La. Her parents were Ollie Mae Daniels and Andrew Daniels. Rosie was raised in St. Joseph, La. Always able to express herself well, Rosie possessed strong interpersonal skills. She was optimistic in her outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in her communication. Armed with a great wit, Rosie was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.

Blessed with a balanced attitude, Rosie was able to relate well with others. Her occasional role as family mediator gave her the opportunity to ease tense situations when they occurred. Rosie was raised with fifteen siblings. She had Dora, Linda, Idena, Josephine, Michelle, Evelyn, Annie, Andrew, Jr., David, Lester, Patrick, Joe, Ben and West(who is proceeded her in death). Rosie had a strong desire to be treated fairly and would readily offer others the same fairness in return.

As a young child, Rosie showed her creative ability in many ways. She was outgoing and animated. Rosie enjoyed new activities and pursued a variety of interests. She took part in basketball. In her spare time she liked working and going to church was a must!

Known to others as a focused, logical, open-minded and somewhat driven individual, Rosie was able to utilize these qualities to succeed in high school. Her curious nature was spurred by her ability to maximize her personal learning style through employing a hands-on approach. She was good with facts and had an excellent memory. She enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. Her favorite class in high school was home economics. The teacher she enjoyed learning from the most was Mr. Vanilla Mack.

Friends and acquaintances found Rosie an easy woman to get to know, and those close to her would often praise her open, practical style of communication and relaxed approach to life in general. Rosie was uncomplicated and straightforward in her relationships, which allowed her to accept people for what they were. While growing up, her best friend was Linda Watson. Later in life, she remained lifelong friends with Linda Watson.

On June 16, 1967 Rosie exchanged wedding vows with Samuel Tyler, Jr. at a Chapel in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Rosie was attentive to Samuel's feelings, and she charmed Samuel and others with her gift for being able to give freely and generously. A good listener with an engaging personality, Rosie was able to bring pleasure and unexpected humor to the relationship.

Very much like a kid herself, Rosie identified with the inquisitive and creative side of her children’s personalities. She was able to direct her energy and spontaneity towards helping her children acquire added common sense skills. Rosie was blessed with three children, two daughters Vickie(deceased) and Michelle; one son Fredrick. She was also blessed with five grandchildren, Joe, Jr., Lil Robert, Carnell, Victoria and Lamont.

Rosie was a flexible worker who was able to draw the best from others around her. A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, Rosie’s strengths included being able to think on her feet. She could be a leader who sought impact for her decisions. Gifted with an incredible ability to read body language, Rosie was able to positively manipulate situations and motivate others in order to get a task completed. She was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. Rosie could multi-task, and she was endowed with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing her to think beyond standard norms when it came to resolving issues in her work environment. Her primary occupation was a Guest Room Attendant. She was employed for 30 plus years in the hotel industry.

Rosie enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. She had something of an artistic flair in many of the things that she did. She put this creativity toward all of her pastimes. Her favorite pursuits were playing bingo. She was content to enjoy her hobbies alone but was also willing to share her interests with others.

Because she liked to take risks, Rosie was a perfect match for athletics and exercise. She was enthusiastic and confident about these activities. In high school, Rosie played basketball. Rosie was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching her favorite events whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list was basketball.

Rosie held close traditional values and as a result, faith was important to her. She was a member of Community Baptist Church. During that time, she sang in the choir.

Travel and vacations were experiences that Rosie truly enjoyed. She preferred to seek out excitement wherever she went and she was partial to vacations that were casual and laid back with an atmosphere of “live and let live.” She was willing to leave her plans open and flexible, just in case something more interesting came along. Favorite vacations included going home to Louisiana.

When Rosie’s retirement finally came in 2007, she was well prepared. She used logical analysis of her retirement options in order to ensure her retirement would be fulfilling. Still, she was able to easily adapt to possible changes and enjoyed just having fun and being relaxed. Her new life involved relocating to her home in St. Joseph, La.

Rosie passed away on December 29, 2010 at North Vista Hospital, North Las Vegas, Nevada. Rosie fought a brave battle against a debilitating issue of gangrene. She is survived by her children and family. Services were held at Palm Downtown Mortuary. Rosie was laid to rest in Palm Downtown Cemetery.

Rosie was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, she relied on her senses to increase her involvement and awareness of others. She was always able to provide amusing repartee to her friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If Rosie had a theme song written about her, it might well have been “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” She enjoyed her life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember Rosie Mae Tyler.

Arrangements under the direction of Palm Downtown Funeral Home, Las Vegas, NV.