Rose Radabaugh

Rose Mary Radabaugh

Heaven’s choir gained another angelic voice on the early morning of December 4th, 2022. Rose Mary Radabaugh passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, after being showered with love and admiration from her beloved family. There was no doubt she was the heart of our household, and we made sure she knew it before she left us.

Rose was born November 27, 1926 in Oklahoma City, OK to Roy Clifton (RC) Cuppy and Francis Emma Bisset Cuppy.  She was preceded in death by her husband B L (Bob) Radabaugh, her parents, and a sister, Wanda Jeanne Cuppy Rippee Scott.  She married Bob on September 9, 1951 in Hernando, De Soto County, MS.

Ninety-six years… not many can say they made it that far. A member of the “Greatest Generation”, her toughness was tested many times with her health over the past ten years, and each time she won the battle. Rose fought back from a major stroke in 2011, and proved to us time and again how tough of a woman she was. Even a battle with Covid-19 earlier this year could not shake her (she brushed it off with ease, actually). The fine folks at The Parks Assisted Living facility spoke often of her resolve and called her a “princess patient” due to her kindness and jovial nature.

Rose was the constant in all her kid’s and grandkid’s activities. Each one of us has the memories of her standing in Barrett and Ratliff Stadiums, cheering us on as we performed proudly for her beloved Mojo. There were parades, recitals, concerts, college and law school graduations, weddings and even the last Aggie Bonfire we all shared with her. With her husband by her side, she proudly yelled and cheered for all of us.

She was fiercely defensive of her kids and grandkids, quick to come to our rescue whenever we tripped up or life dealt us something ugly. She was tough when she needed to be, downright stubborn at times when it was required… but always our loving Rose. She knew the Lord’s Word better than anyone in our little family, and was quick to remind us how He wanted us to deal with whatever life threw at us. She was the first to greet us when we came home, and the last to give us a huge hug when we needed to “fly the nest”. The first thing we heard when we entered our home in west Odessa was, “Hello-dee-doo!” Once that entered our ears, we knew we were home. We might have even been poured a glass of “tea-deedly-dee”, then sit and chat with her.

She shared a love story unlike any other. She was the pride and joy of Bob, and he always called her his “bride”. They were each other’s world. We may not see it the way they saw it, but she lived his life for him, and he would’ve gladly died for her. Even in this modern age… it works. One of our only consolations during this time is knowing they are walking hand-in-hand, catching up after twenty years of being apart. We’re pretty sure Bob knocked down a few angels on the way to greeting her at Heaven’s gate.

The family would like to thank Parks Assisted Living facility and the many fine folks there who helped care for her during her stay. We would also like to thank all of her friends for the well-wishes as we deal with this loss.

She is survived by her children, a daughter, Leigh Ann Conley, a beloved daughter-in-law, Pam Radabaugh, and son, Dustin (Dusty) Radabaugh. Grandchildren: Erik and Michelle Conley, Joshua and Amanda Radabaugh, and Tyler Radabaugh. Great Grandchildren: Madeline, Ryan, Rachael Conley and Krymson, Caedmon, Cynwrig and Cwen Radabaugh.  Also many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. There’s a whole bunch of very special friends out there as well.

Although Rose, in her forementioned stubbornness, did not want a service (as she didn’t want folks having to deal with the fuss)… we would love to hear any memories or notes of love to her on her obituary posted on Sunset Memorial Gardens Funeral Home’s website. No need for flowers (the cat will just knock them down), but a hug would be welcome when you see us. Also, if you happen to run into another member of the “Greatest Generation”, think of our mother/grandmother/aunt/great-grandmother and take a few minutes to listen to them. You just might pick up some wisdom along the way. Probably the wisest piece of wisdom she left can be summed up in the words of this verse: “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” Col. 3:16. She loved to sing….she’s doing it now…..loudly and proudly! In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association in order to fight this horrible, life-changing disease.