Rose Elizabeth Evans

February 13, 1941 - April 1, 2021

Rose Elizabeth Evans was born on February 13, 1941 in Detroit, MI to Arthur "Buster" Jackson Sr., and Dora Lee Asberry Jackson. She was the 3rd child of seven (7) born to this blessed union. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary and High School graduating in 1959. She worked as an Administrator in the Gas industry for several years, retiring from Michigan Consolidated Gas (now DTE Energy) Rose was a faithful member of St. Marys' of Redford Catholic Church and attended Mass every Sunday regularly until her illness. She was a loyal family member, enthusiastically communicating frequently with our many cousins to stay connected with their families. Rose was an excellent cook and hosted the family's holiday diner regularly. We will miss gathering at her home. Rose dedicated her later years to being a loving and devoted caregiver to our dear mother, Dora Lee Jackson. She cared for our Mother meticulously. No one could have provided the attention that Rose did. We will be forever grateful for the care she provided to our Mother. Rose was proceeded in death by her parents, Dora Lee and Arthur Jackson Sr., brother, Arthur 'Poose" Jackson Jr., sister, Corrin 'Judy' Morgan, nephew , Vincent Morgan, sister- in -law, Karen Jackson , seven aunts, one uncle and many cousins. Our beloved sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Rose Elizabeth Evans, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday April 1, 2021. We are comforted in the belief that she is welcomed to her heavenly home by her parents, brother, sister, nephew, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and ancestors. She leaves to forever cherish her memory: her sisters, Delores Jean Washington (Lansing, MI), Therese Ann LaCour (Houston, TX) and Mary Philomena Riley of Lansing. her adored brother Martin Jackson of Detroit; 11 nieces and nephews, Tina Morgan, Chiara London, Michelle Morgan, Natalie Young, Phillip Woodworth, Martin J.L Jackson (Charlotte), Martez Conner, Karrina Jackson, Jackson Riley, Johnathan Riley and DeSheena Logan; 16 great nieces and nephews; 6 great-great nieces and nephews, numerous cousins of the, I .Hankerson, Ford, Smith, R. Hankerson, Beard, Cargill, Asberry and Ware families; brother-in-law, James Riley Jr., several long time neighbors and good friends.