Rose Stuessy

Rose Molloy Stuessy passed away peacefully on April 30 at the age of 77. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.P. and Mary Maddux Molloy, and her two sisters, Clara Ann Molloy and Yvonne Molloy Gardner. She is survived by her husband, Emil Stuessy of Uvalde; children, Emily Stuessy of El Paso; John and Lu Stuessy of Monahans; and Rosemary and Pamela Stuessy of Oakland, CA; grandchildren, Brandon and Dawn Stuessy of Monahans; and Amanda Stuessy of Jonesboro, AR; great-grandchildren Caleb Stuessy and Madison Cahill of Monahans; brother, Jack Molloy of Uvalde; and many nieces and nephews. Rose was born September 3, 1930. She graduated from Uvalde High School in 1948 and attained a business degree from Southwest Texas Junior College in 1950. After college, she lived briefly in Sioux City, Iowa before moving to Crystal City. There she worked for Zavala County in the Agriculture Department and County Clerk's Office. While there, she met Emil. They married in San Antonio on August 7, 1954 and made their home in Crystal City for 22 years before moving to Uvalde in 1976. Rose was very active in her children's school and her church, and she supported many community organizations and local families in need. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, stamp and coin collecting, and crossword puzzles. Most central to Rose's life was her husband and children. She devoted her life to raising Emily, John, and Rosemary and this was her proudest accomplishment. In addition to her family, those closest to her include many friends, some of more than 50 years. These life-long relationships exemplify how generous and loving Rose was and the impact she had on so many lives. Rose's family and many of her friends attended graveside services on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at 10:00 AM at the Uvalde Cemetery. Rev. Scott Bradford officiated.

Visitation

RushingEstesKnowles Mortuary
220 S. Getty St.
Uvalde, TX  78801
Friday, May 2, 2008
9:00 AM

Service

Graveside

Uvalde Cemetery
Hwy. 90 West
Uvalde, TX  78801
Saturday, May 3, 2008
10:00 AM

Memorial Contributions

Medina Childrens HomeHP
21300 State Hwy 16 N
Medina, TX  78055

Ministerial AllianceHav
301 N. High St.
Uvalde, TX  78801

El Progreso Memorial Library
301 W. Main St.
Uvalde, TX  78801