Rose Marie Browder, age 83, of Indianapolis, formerly of Celina, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis.

She was born October 25, 1935, in Celina, to Harry & Floraetta (Place) Browder.

Rose is survived by a brother and two sisters: Harry Browder Jr. of Versailles, Gertrude Gehle of Piqua, Vivian Coats of Celina, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were an infant sister, Lonnie Jo Browder, two brothers: Paul (Linda) Browder and John Browder, a sister-in-law, Marge (Mrs. Harry) Browder, and brothers-in-law: Louis Gehle and Vernon Paul Coats Sr.

Rose served with the WAVES in the U.S. Navy from May 1957 to February 1961. After leaving the Navy, she was employed at the Barr Company 5 & 10 Cent Store in Celina until 1966, when she moved to Indianapolis to work at the Wesleyan Church Headquarters. In 1982, Rose began working for Canterbury Village-Beverly Corporation, then transferred to the Continental Convalescent Nursing Center in May of 2001.

In 1962, Rose obtained certification as a Nurses Aide in the State of Indiana at the Health Care Institute. In 1988, she completed training at Indiana Vocational Technical College as a Qualified Medications Aide in the State of Indiana.

Since 1966, Rose attended the Central Wesleyan Church in Indianapolis. She taught preschool classes, and volunteered with the after school homework project at the church. She also volunteered at summer camp for the Shepherd Community Church. Rose's biggest blessing was working with children through the church. Serving God was the love of her life.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Pastor Darrel Herring of the Central Wesleyan Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, with graveside military rites
to be conducted by Celina VFW Post #5713 and American Legion Post #210.

Calling Hours are from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services on Saturday,October 26.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Central Wesleyan Church in Indianapolis.

Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.