Rose Marie was the fifth child born to the proud parents of Naham& Vashti McBride on May 19, 1953. She was affectionately called "Re" by her family and friends who loved her dearly. She grew up in the Church of God by Faith. Rose departed this life on January 8, 2017 at Palmetto Health Tuomey Hospital.
Rose Marie was a graduate of Furman High in Sumter, SC. She attended Voorhees College in Denmark, SC and continued her education at the University of South Carolina where she studied nursing. Rose Marie was later employed at the White Oak Manor, in Columbia, SC. She continued her employment at Lexington Hospital working in the Human Resource Management Division. Rose Marie was married to Richard M. Davis. To this union, two children were born, Katasha L. Davis and Richard M. Davis II. Rose traveled as an Airmen's wife extensively throughout many countries such as Germany, Turkey, and others abroad.
Rose, while in high school was involved in numerous activities. She was a basketball player, majorette and a cheerleader for the Furman Indians. During Rose Marie's high school years, she often demonstrated her passion for civil rights and equality, especially for African Americans. Rose Marie was an honor graduate and excelled in all her academics. She was an active participant of many clubs and student government. Rose Marie enjoyed cooking and trying new recipes. She was an avid seamstress, with the talent of making clothes for the next school day.
Rose Marie, later in life led a very private life. She gave of herself unselfishly. She enjoyed giving advice to anyone who received it. She was adamant about those things that she valued and believed in. Rose Marie loved her children and family.
To cherish her memories are Katasha L. Davis, daughter and Richard M. (Lashana) Davis II, son both of Lexington, SC. Seven grandchildren Dominque M. Nathaniel, Army Specialist Jade S. Nathaniel, Deandre M. Nathaniel, Richard M. Davis III, Madison and Emerie Davis, and Malcolm I. Davis., father, Naham McBride Sr., siblings, Dorothy McBride, Moses (Willene) McBride, and Gloria Scriven of Sumter, SC, Isaiah (Lola) McBride of Connecticut, Faith (Griffin) Kemp of Hopkins, SC., Minister Deloris Y. McBride, PhD, of Sumter, SC., Okema (Victor) Livingston of Virginia, Retired Lt. Colonel Angelo (Lillian) McBride of Columbia, SC, and Naham (Marcia) McBride Jr. of Columbia, SC. Aunts and Uncles, Estelle James, Dorothy Ford, Ada Wright, Dorothy C. McBride, John Johnson, Larry (Jane) Burns, Rufus (Norma) Burns, Ezekiel Burns, Lester (Belize) Burns, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Public Viewing will be held on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.
Ms. Davis will be placed in the church on Sat. at 1pm for viewing until the hour of service.
Funeral Service will be held on Sat. Jan 14, 2017 at 2pm at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center 101 S. Salem Ave. with Elder Victor Livingston, Worship Leader, Dr. Ella Busby, Eulogist.
Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery.
Family receiving friends at the home 3273 Highway 15 South. Sumter