Rose Etta Hood Rawlins

Rose Etta Hood Rawlins, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at her residence in Haleyville. 

Rose was born on August 24, 1945 to Paul and Verna Hood. Rose enjoyed sewing, gardening and Sacred Harp singing. Most of all, she loved hosting gatherings with family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024 from 1-2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, where her funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Winston Memorial Cemetery in Haleyville. Brother C.R Hood will officiate. 

Rose is survived by her daughter, Erin Williams (Bryan); brothers, Wendell Hood (Jo), Terril Hood, Waymon Hood and Ferlin Hood (Treva); granddaughters, Claire and Maya Williams and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom she dearly loved. 

She was preceded in death by husband, Clynton W. Rawlins; parents, Paul and Verna Hood; sister, Paulette Holt; brother-in-law, Dennis Holt; sisters-in-law, Betty Hood and Anne Hood and sons, Clynt Rawlins and Casey Rawlins. 


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