Rosemary Griffin Goggans

Rosemary Griffin Goggans of Martin’s Landing in Roswell, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. She was in the arms of her beloved and devoted husband of 61 years, Robert Dwight Goggans. Loving mother of Gary Lee Goggans and his wife, Tracy, of Pawleys Island, SC; Mark Alan Goggans and his wife, Vanessa, of John’s Creek, GA; and Scott Griffin Goggans of Atlanta, GA.

Grandma Rosie loved being the matriarch, grandmother, and great grandmother of the Goggans clan. She was adored by her grandchildren Griffin, Nathan, and Jackson Goggans of Johns Creek; Connor and his husband, Jake, of Milwaukee, WI; Ryan and his wife, Jenn, and Grandma Rosie’s only great grandchild, Liam, of Oshkosh, WI; Mallory and her fiancé, Jason, of Oak Park, IL; Zach of Brooklyn, NY; Zoe of Phoenix, AZ; Quinn of Nashville, TN; and Lyric of Little Chute, WI.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Lynn Goggans; her parents, Regis Francis and Bernice Emma Griffin; Her older brothers Raymond and Regis II and sister-in-law, Patricia Griffin (Rosie’s Thelma to her Louise).

Rosemary was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. It was there, while working for Westinghouse, in her early 20’s that she met and fell in love with Dwight. They lived in Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Buffalo, before setting roots in Roswell, GA. While raising their four children, she found her calling as a wedding planner for young couples marrying in the Roswell area. She was known for her creativity and ability to roll with the wedding day curve balls, making their day special and memorable for the families she served.

She loved to play tennis and socialize with her wonderful River Club family. She was a devoted Catholic and a member of St. Andrew Church since its early beginnings, where she sang in the choir.

Rosemary lived her life with strength, dignity, and unwavering loyalty to her family and friends. For years she and her clan of Golden Girls would gather together weekly to share a cup of coffee or a margarita with rivaling “best grandma” stories. Rosemary’s refrigerator was always bountiful and her kitchen smelled heavenly. Lively stories and tears of laughter were shared around her dining room table. It is in these beautiful moments and memories that Rosemary’s family takes comfort and her generous, beautiful spirit lives on.

A visitation for Rosemary will be held Friday, November 4, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA 30076. A Mass of Christian burial will occur Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell, GA 30075.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roswellfuneralhome.com for the Goggans family.