Rose Etta Sears Obituary
The family announces the passing of Rose Etta Sears (Corbin, Kentucky) on November 3, 2026. Rose, born on August 24, 1935 in Barbourville, Kentucky, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rose Etta Sears or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oval Robert Hutton and Ida Mary Robinson Hutton; her son Thomas Michael McCreary; her siblings, Clifton Hutton, Faye Hembree, Mabel Irene Broughton and Matha Broughton; and her granddaughter Shawna Michelle McCreary.
She is survived by: her daughters, Bonnie Doolin (Robert), Gwen Smith (Keith), Rose Mary McCreary, Judy McCreary and Pamela Ammerman (Duane); her sister Phyllis Bargo; and her grandchildren, Tonya Hayre (Ron), Eric Rogers (Jessica), Lisa Dozier (Nick), Shane Hubbs (Mindy), Kayla Filiatreau (Tyler), Steven Smith (Amy), April Patterson (Jason), Jessica Davis, Whitney McDaniel (Travis), Stephanie Jones (Alex) and Travis McCreary (Lisa). She is also survived by 26 great grandchildren; and one great great grandson; and by many nieces, nephews, church family, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home (607 Master St, Corbin, KY 40701). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
