Rose Bates Abbott Obituary
Rose Bates Abbott (Marion, North Carolina) passed away on September 7, 2026. Rose, born on October 25, 1948, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Rose will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Rose will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Rose’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Bates Jr. and Virginia Carroll Bates; and her great grandchild Willow Ferguson. She is survived by: her husband Vaughan Abbott; her son Tony Ferguson (Felicia); her sisters, Peggy Jones and Deb Firth (Ken); her grandchildren, Melayna Rodriguez (Josh) and Jacob Ferguson (Emily); and her great grandchildren, Madeline Winslow, Annalee Rodriguez and Sophia Rodriguez.
