Rosemary McGinnis Jensen

Ms. Rosemary McGinnis Jensen, 60, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at her residence in Ackerman, Mississippi. Visitation will be Monday, November 13, 2017, at Friendship Baptist Church in Sturgis, Mississippi from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Friendship Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. until service time with Rev. Dan Robertson officiating. Interment will follow in Craig Springs Cemetery in Oktibbeha County. Rosemary was born August 28, 1957, to Vic and Jean Frazier Stribling. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Rosemary worked at the United States Post Office in Sturgis but her real passion in life was taking care of others. For a time she worked at Rolling Hills Developmental Center in Starkville, Mississippi; and later at Vickers Personal Care Center in Mathiston, Mississippi, fulfilling her desire to help others. She loved spending time with her family, friends and grandchildren, and was an avid Elvis Presley fan. Rosemary is survived by her daughter, Carmen Jensen, of Ackerman; two sons, Chris McGinnis and wife, Marica; and Kevin McGinnis and wife, Sunny, all of Maben, Mississippi. One of her greatest joys was being “Ro-Ro” to her four grandchildren: Austin McGinnis, Georgia McGinnis, Tate McGinnis, and Eden McGinnis. She also leaves behind her mother, Jean Stribling; two sisters, Loretta McKenzie and husband, Jake, all of Sturgis; Carol Ray, of Starkville; and two brothers, Leon Stribling and wife, Alice; and Richard Stribling, all of Sturgis. She was preceded in death by her father, Vic Stribling; and her brothers, Tony and Mike Stribling. Serving as pallbearers are Houston Massey, Ronnie Massey, Steve Massey, Cory McDonald, Scotty McDonald, Joey McGinnis, Steve McGinnis, and Bo Stribling. Memorial contributions in honor of Rosemary may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute Program, P. O. Box 1000 Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Rosemary McGinnis Jensen

August 28, 1957 - November 11, 2017

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Rosemary McGinnis Jensen

August 28, 1957 - November 11, 2017

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