Rose Marie Jackson Bivins

Age 76 of Madisonville, KY died October 31, 2013.

She was the daughter of the late Curtis and Flossie Ann Barnes Jackson of Dawson Springs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 7 siblings: Eunice Cranor of Crofton, Betty Dorris of Dawson Springs, Helen Rogers of Charleston, Lois Bean of Nortonville, Marvin, Herman and Curtis Edward of Dawson Springs.

She is survived by her dedicated and loving husband of 53 years, Jerry of Madisonville, a son Ricky W. (Kathy) of Mortons Gap, 2 daughters, Vicki L (Michael) Kranz of Allen, TX and Jann (Ricky) Thurby of Madisonville.
She is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Heath McCormick, Brian (Tosha) Davis, Marissa (Andy) Jerome, Tyler (Cassie) Thurby, Kodee Bivins, Tim Davis, Ashlyn (Danny) Daniels and 7 Great-grandchildren: Addison Jerome, Kenzie Davis, Ayden Thurby, Ava Daniels, Lilly Davis. Brentley Bivins and Jaxon Thurby. She also had several nieces and nephews.

She worked several years at Enro Shirt Company and Grants Department store. She loved doing crafts that included ceramics, painting, woodworking, doll making and sewing. She enjoyed doing craft shows and bazaars.

She was an active member of Richland Missionary Baptist Church where she enjoyed cooking for the potlucks and fellowshipping with her church family.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Richland Missionary Baptist Church (Hwy 70 West) Sunday, November 3rd at 1:30 PM with visitation to start at 12:00. Bro. Jim Lantrip will be officiating. Please feel free to share your Memories of Marie during this celebration.

At Marie's request, memorial contributions may be made in the form of Gideon Bible donations or to the Richland Missionary Baptist Church building fund.