Obituaries

Sewell Mortuary in Grantville respectfully announces the passing of Rose Lee Snelling on April 9th, 2019.

Funeral service is Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 2:00 PM at Mt Pilgrim Baptist Church in Greenville Ga.

Visitation is Monday from 3 to 6 PM at Sewell Mortuary in Grantville.

Rose Lee Harris was born in Meriwether County on December 23, 1944 to Roosevelt and Loiuse Harris of Greenville, Georgia. She departed this life on April 9, 2019 in Atlanta Georgia.

Rose Lee attended school in Meriwether County. She was employed by J. O. Barber Lumber Company in Luthersville, Georgia. She joined Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church where she served until her health failed. Rose Lee married the love of her life James Robert Snelling in the late 50’s to this union 9 children were born. 5 children, Ralph, Render, Earl, Susan, Al, one brother Mack Henry Harris and a sister Catherine Dozier preceded her in death.

Rose Lee leaves to cherish her memory and to celebrate her life three sons James Richard (Annie) Snelling of Newnan, GA., Willie Lewis Snelling, James Snelling Jr. both of Greenville, GA. One daughter Willene (Willie) Ford of Greenville, GA., mother in law Georgia Lee Snelling, One God daughter Retha Martin, Six stepchildren Annie Jewel Hall Fowler of Atlanta, GA, Tracey Mitchell of Lagrange, GA, Steve (Pamela) Mitchell, Travis (Victoria) Mitchell, both of Greenville GA., Wyvolia (Benson) Clement of Hogansville GA, Tiffany Bussey of Newnan GA, Five sisters Lola Ford of Manchester, GA., Rosa Mae of Greenville GA. Annie Harris, Gloria Harris, Sallie (Andrew) Patterson all of Atlanta GA., Two brothers John Henry (Earlene) Harris, Pastor Roger Harris both of Greenville, GA. Two step sisters Louise Bussey of Newnan, GA., Mae Lee Snelling of Greenville GA. 15 Grandchildren, 42 Great Grandchildren. Three special friends Mattie Ogletree, Beatrice Reeves and Geneva Bray. A special niece Lorrie Revell and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.