OBITUARY 
Rosa (Rose) Jones Garner, 90, of Newport, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Harborview Healthcare Center in Morehead City.  She was born on November 4, 1919 in Newport to William J. and Ebbie Simmons Jones.  Rosa enjoyed a full life.  The last ten years of her life were eight years in Carolina House of Morehead City and as her health deteriorated, two years at Harborview Healthcare Center.  Rosa started her family early in life, shortly afterward, became employed by the Morehead City Garment Company, where she worked for thirty plus years.  Her position was in management for most of those years.  Her first husband, Gherman Garner, passed away in 1950 and her second husband, Alfred Bruce "Tom" Garner, passed away in 1993.  Even though she was blind for the last ten years, Rosa's favorite comment was "looks like it's a beautiful day", and in the conversation, would say that at least every ten minutes.  That was indicative of her outlook on life.

SERVICES
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, August 1, 2010, at Brooks Funeral Home, with the Rev. Susan Clayton Lindblade, pastor of St. James United Methodist Church, officiating.  The committal will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Newport.

SURVIVORS
Daughter
   Gail G. Guthrie and husband, David, of Newport
Sons
   Ronnie D. Garner and wife, Loretta, of Sea Gate
   Gerry M. Garner and wife, Ann, of Morehead City
   Bruce E. Garner and wife, JoAnn, of Aberdeen, MD
13 Grandchildren
27 Great-Grandchildren
4 Great-Great Grandchildren
 
VISITATION
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

MEMORIALS/DONATIONS
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James United Methodist Church, 1011 Orange Street, Newport, NC  28570, or to the charity of one's choice.

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Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Morehead City, North Carolina.