Rose Carr

Rose Carr was born on August 17, 1918 in East Charleston, Vermont. At age two, she was adopted by Alvin and Ethel Moulton. Rose entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Corning Specialty Care, Corning, Iowa.

Rose married Maurice Edmund Carr on June 11, 1938 in Derby, Vermont. Rose was a homemaker for many years. She worked as a waitress in Florida during the winter to support her time in in the “Sunshine state”. Rose later received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Johnson State College in Johnson, Vermont at age 66 and taught school for one year. In 1996, she and Maurice moved to Corning, Iowa to be near family.

Rose was completely devoted to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was a charter member of Living For Christ Outreach in Corning. She was very involved with her church and performed many roles including leading Bible studies. Rose had a sweet tooth and especially enjoyed chocolate. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, games and she had a very competitive streak.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Edmund (Norma) Carr of Corning, Mary (Warren) Blaisure of Corning and Martha (Lloyd) Curry of La Salle, Illinois; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Preceding Rose in death were her parents; husband in 1997; children: David Carr, Paul Carr, Julia Anniskette and Miriam Hollaway and granddaughter, Diana Bassett.