Mary Rose Cameron, 75, of Norris City, embraced Jesus and entered heaven’s rest at 12:31a.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at home. She was born on Wednesday, May 11, 1949, in Eldorado, a daughter of Floyd Davis and Eva Lee (Tarrant) Hafford. On January 6, 1967, Rose married Homer Wilson Cameron and together they shared over 42 years of marriage, before his passing to glory on August 12, 2009.
In her lifetime Rose was known as a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Most of all she was defined as a daughter of the King. She was firmly grounded in her faith in Jesus and his word, Rose celebrated and worshipped the Lord Jesus, with her family at the Roads Church in Norris City where she had been a longtime member. She followed Jesus and shared him with countless people over many years. Her hands were an instrument of God’s love, and she served many hungry people as she coordinated the food pantry and prepared meals in the church kitchen. One of her greatest gifts was found in her prayer life, from where she drew her strength for living and interceded for numerous people. Rose was the definition of a prayer warrior. She was a co-founder of The Eagles Nest School where she shared her gifts and talents and taught the little ones to be mighty prayer warriors.
Survivors include, her three daughters and their husbands, Lynne and Clint Karnes of Cape Girardeau, MO, Lorie and Tom Oxford of Norris City and Lisa and Todd Mayberry of West Frankfort; eight grandchildren, Amber (Gem) Smith, Katie (Blake) Stagner, Andrew (Raquel) Karnes, Zack (Haley) Oxford , Bethany (Daniel) Porter, Brooke Mayberry, Cassidy (Andrei) Marinho and Bradyn (Megan) Mayberry; her many great-grandchildren, two sisters, Linda Hankins and Dene (David) Scroggins and several nieces and nephews.
Along with her husband Homer, Rose was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers and their spouses Bob and Glenda Mace and Jerry and Jackie Mace and a brother-in-law, Norman Hankins.
Because of her impact on the lives of many, Rose’s memory will be cherished, and her life will long be celebrated.
Please join Rose Cameron’s family and friends in a celebration of her life, faith and legacy, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Eagles Nest School, 243 County Road, 550 North, Norris City, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary Rose’s memory, may be made to the Eagles Nest School. Roberts and Cook Funeral Service has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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