Rosie Mae Blair Dannelley, 76, of Van Vleck went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 2, 2018. She was born on March 26, 1942 to Clyde and Delia Blair.

She graduated Livingston High School in Livingston, California and then married her husband of 57 years, Ed Dannelley. They resided in California until 1976 and then moved to Texas to be by Ed's family. Rosie worked outside of the home until her grandchildren were born.  She spent most of her life taking care of others; she was the main caregiver to her son Rodney for over 30 years.  She was known as Memaw to most of the community. She loved to cook, sew, and read. She would often make dolls and give them to friends and family or donate them to various community fundraisers. Rosie enjoyed her family and loved spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Rosie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ed Dannelley; brothers, Bob Blair, Frank Blair, and Sonny Blair ; and sons, Jim and Rodney Dannelley. She is survived by her brother, Jack Blair; daughters Tammy Quinn-Johnson of Pearland, Texas and Nancy Dannelley of Van Vleck, Texas; grandchildren James Dannelley Jr., of Van Vleck, Texas,  Micheal Dannelley of Van Vleck, Texas, and Siena Bradford and husband Lane of Palacios, Texas; great grandchildren James Dannelley III, Hunter Dannelley, Trevor Dannelley, and Jason Dannelley; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Penny.

The family will receive friends at relatives 6:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday September 5 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Van Vleck. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Lane Bradford, James Dannelley Jr., Micheal Dannelley, Mark Jacobs, Rick Brooks, and Wayne Brooks.