Fern O'Quinn Rose, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, surrounded by her family—her daughter Shamberlie, grandson Heath, sister Pattie, and niece Pam Sullivan by her side.

She was born on August 19, 1942, to the late Rufus and Lettie Blankenship O'Quinn.

She was proceeded in death by her husband of 51 years, Bill R. Rose, her stepmother Polly McClanahan, brothers James, Daniel, Lawrence, Eugene, Frank, Clell, Newton, Jessie and Ted O'Quinn and her sister Plina Deel.

She is survived by her daughter Shamberlie Rose Ratliff; grandson Heath Paul Ratliff; sisters Charlotte Rose of Clintwood and Pattie Baber of Crozet, VA; sisters-in-law Janice and Lois O'Quinn; brothers-in-law Harold and Ann, and Glen and Delana Rose.

She was a member of the Little Sarah Old Regular Baptist Church.  After closure she took her membership to Mountain View Old Regular Baptist.  She loved attending church and cherished her church family.

She loved cooking for her family and friends and enjoyed having them visit her home. A hardworking woman, she began her career at the Haysi Drugstore at age 18. She later worked at the clerk's office in Clintwood, the Dickenson County Health Department, and kept the books for the numerous businesses her and Bill acquired over the years. Her pastime was gardening; she took great joy in planting and harvesting, and her family greatly appreciated the food she preserved from her garden.

One of her greatest memories was when the love of her life at 70 years of age told her he would take her out west if she would go on the Harley.  She was 62 at this time and that's exactly what they did for 17 days, and it turned out to be one of their best trips they ever took, and she talked about it all the time.

Her strong faith kept her attending church, even when it was difficult for her to get around. Her favorite Bible verse was John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life." As you go through the days and years ahead, remember Fern whenever you hear this verse. She truly believed that after being saved it was a daily practice to truly give our hearts and lives to Jesus Christ.

Services will be held at Clintwood Funeral Home with visitation from 4pm to 6pm and services starting at 6pm on Saturday, June 14th. A graveside service will be held at Phipps Memorial Cemetery on Sunday, June 15th at 11am.  Services will be officiated by Elders Roger Coleman and Mark Justus.  Please meet at funeral home at 10:30 am to go in procession to cemetery.

Special thanks to Clintwood Resue Squad, Caris Healthcare and nurse Lindsey, Appalachian Agency Senior Citizens Generation Program, Meegan Rose Fletcher.

Pallbearers are Heath Paul Ratliff, Christian Nickles, Christopher Thomas Fleming, Quensey Holts, Brandon Baker, Steve Rose

Honorary Pallbearers are Ann and Harold Rose, Glen Rose, Mike Rose and Paxton Mullins.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Clintwood Rescue Squad, PO Box 484, Clintwood, Virginia.