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Joan (Ross) Rosbottom 84, of Kerrville, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday afternoon, November 2, 2023. She was the wife of Richard Rosbottom, to whom she was married for 65 wonderful years. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island. In 1982, she and her husband moved to Kerrville, Texas with their daughter and youngest son. As a dedicated and caring RN at Peterson Regional Medical Center, she fulfilled her lifelong passion for nursing for 35 years.
Joan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and kindhearted friend. She was a wonderful listener and always said, “Listening is the best communication skill one could have.” She had the gift of compassion and always knew when someone needed a kind word or a spiritual lift. Her tremendous wit would always make you smile. Joan had a passion for gardening and loved being outside enjoying all of nature’s beauty.
Joan is survived by her loving husband, Richard Rosbottom; her three sons, Kenneth Rosbottom and partner Brenda Day of Cumberland, Rhode Island, Donald Rosbottom and spouse Patricia Rosbottom of South Kingstown, Rhode Island and Steven Rosbottom of Fredericksburg, Texas; son-in-law, Clint Cox of Sarasota, Florida. She was blessed with four grandchildren, Katie, Elizabeth, Sean and Ali; and two great-grandchildren, Shiloh and Rosalene. She was predeceased by her daughter, Susan Rosbottom Cox; and daughter in-law, Arlene Rosbottom.
Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service at 10:00 am, Saturday November 18, 2023, at Grimes Funeral Chapels, 728 Jefferson Street, Kerrville, Texas.
Joan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and kindhearted friend. She was a wonderful listener and always said, “Listening is the best communication skill one could have.” She had the gift of compassion and always knew when someone needed a kind word or a spiritual lift. Her tremendous wit would always make you smile. Joan had a passion for gardening and loved being outside enjoying all of nature’s beauty.
Joan is survived by her loving husband, Richard Rosbottom; her three sons, Kenneth Rosbottom and partner Brenda Day of Cumberland, Rhode Island, Donald Rosbottom and spouse Patricia Rosbottom of South Kingstown, Rhode Island and Steven Rosbottom of Fredericksburg, Texas; son-in-law, Clint Cox of Sarasota, Florida. She was blessed with four grandchildren, Katie, Elizabeth, Sean and Ali; and two great-grandchildren, Shiloh and Rosalene. She was predeceased by her daughter, Susan Rosbottom Cox; and daughter in-law, Arlene Rosbottom.
Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service at 10:00 am, Saturday November 18, 2023, at Grimes Funeral Chapels, 728 Jefferson Street, Kerrville, Texas.