ducation and administration.
She taught at numerous schools throughout Laurel and Jones County. She was thrilled to be a part of the reopening of Sharon Elementary. Rosemary's greatest delight was following the lives of her former students and watching the paths they followed. Later, she became principal of Pendorf Elementary. She was then selected to implement the first kindergarten center in the Jones County School District, and led the Pendorf Kindergarten School to national recognition by implementing an early education computerized program.
After retiring, Rosemary focused her efforts towards the establishment of a museum devoted to her beloved Sharon Community. She was an early member of the Jones County Republican Party and remained active in the Jones County Republican Women throughout her life. She attended the first class of Leadership Jones County. In 1982, she was one of the coordinators of the Laurel Centennial Celebration. She was very active with the YWCA and coordinated several programs there. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Sharon. Rosemary will be remembered for the love and care she showed her students, her dedication to her family, and her faith in Jesus Christ.
The family would like to thank Forrest General Home Health and Hospice Care, Nelda Arrington, and Clara Thornhill for their devotion and care for Ms. Rosemary. They would also like to thank the Sharon community for all of their thoughts and prayers.
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