On May 24, 1912, in the Oswego Community of Sumter County, Rose Lee McNeil was born to the late James and Josephine Wilson Martin. She was reared in a Christian home with the support of a loving family. As a child she joined Clarks U.M.C. and attended the public schools of Sumpter County. Rose met and married the late Carlie Reese. From this union five children were born. In 1948 Rose moved to Baltimore, there she met and married the late Walter McNeil. She was employed by Sears and Roebuck Company and the Baltimore County Public School System until retirement. She joined John Wesley United Methodist Church in 1951 under the pastorate of the late Rev. Frank Frye. Rose was an active member and served God with the gift of song as a member of the Methodist Chorus formally the Houston Chorus and Senior Choir. She also served on the Adult Fellowship and Aim High organization. Rose was lovingly called, "Bookie," "Mama," "Aint Rose," and "Mama Rose" by family and friendly, helpful and jovial person who enjoyed entertaining, traveling abroad and celebrations with family and friends. She was also known for making some of the best macaroni and cheese and wearing her fancy hats. Rose enjoyed praising her God and would sometimes be heard singing her favorite hymn, "He Understands He'll Say Well Done!" Everytim the spirit moved upon her she would shout out in praise "How sweet it is!" God blessed our Rose with longevity. She lived to be ninety-six years old. God called her her to eternal rest on Monday, August 11, 2008. She leaves to cherish fonf memories: her daughter, Ruth Brown four of her children preceded her in death - Frances, Carlie, Naomi and Sarah; twenty-six grandchildren, forty-five great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Annie Mae Durham; and a host of nieces, nephews, other nephews, other relatives and friends.