Rosezetta Marie Mcmellen

The Lord chose to take Rose home on her 84th birthday, back into the loving arms of her husband of almost 63 years.

Rose was preceded in death by her husband Edgar McMellen, her parents, Ray and Meta (Bates) Haywood, and brothers, Donald and Robert Haywood, all of Hastings.

She is survived by her son, James (Kim) McMellen, daughter, Julie McMellen, brother, Eugene (Joyce) Haywood, sister, Rita Walters, special granddaughter, Sarah Juneau (McMellen), several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and her beloved cat, Max.

Rose graduated from Hastings High School in 1950. She was born and raised in Hastings, MI and lived in Lowell and Grand Rapids, prior to returning to Hastings over 40 years ago. She dearly loved family and friends and feeding people. Rose hosted many dinners and gatherings and always cooked enough for extra. She had a heart of gold and would help anyone who needed it. Rose also loved to travel and she wintered in Florida for many years.

Rose will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. The Funeral service will follow the visitation at 11:00 am, all held at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Lay Minister Mickey Cousino will officiate the service. A luncheon will follow the funeral service at Welcome Corners United Methodist Church, 3185 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with final expenses.