Rose Lee Morgan Bowen McDaniel

April 4, 2015

Rose Lee Morgan Bowen McDaniel departed this world to be with the Lord on April 4, 2015 in the presence of her daughter and granddaughter. She was born in Norcross, Georgia to the late Rev. Frank L. Bowen and Mother Mary Pearl Hinton on June 26, 1929. Rose was reared in Rome Ga. where she accepted Christ and was baptized at the Antioch Baptist Church at the age of eleven. She was an “A” student in her classes from elementary through high school, graduating as valedictorian from Rome High School at the age of 16. She graduated from Wilkins School of Cosmetology in Cleveland, Ohio and worked as a beautician at Marnett’s Beauty shop for 14 years. During this time, she met Charles W. McDaniel and was married in 1949. To this union, three children were born, Deborah, Charles and Reginael. Rose resumed her education at the University of Toledo and acquired three degrees, B.Ed. in 1964, M.Ed. in 1971 and an Ed.S. in 1975. She was an Elementary School Teacher at Stewart School, an Asst. Principal at Sherman School and the Principal at Reynolds School. She was a Resource Teacher, Teacher Corps Team Leader and Title I Educational Specialist. She also taught in the Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, Georgia. Rose was a member of Phi Delta Kappa and participated in the Alumni Association and Minority Alumni affiliate at the University of Toledo. She was Delta Sigma Theta’s Mother of the Year in 1988 and was listed in Who’s Who in American Education in the same year. She was a past president of the Beautician’s Club, a Top Lady of Distinction and until her health failed, she awarded a yearly scholarship to an African American female student at Rome High School. Rose joined Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist Church in 1946 shortly after the church’s organization where she held many offices, Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendent , a member of the first Matrons Guild, a member of the J.V. Prince Guild, taught Junior Church and for many years was known as the ”chief soprano” of the Fellowship Chorus. She was Chairman of the Membership Committee, where she taught numerous Soul Winning classes. She was passionate about winning souls for Christ, taking the course work to Georgia and teaching classes there during her stay. As the Director of Christian Education, she reviewed all Christian literature being taught and edited all programs produced. Rose was preceded in death by both parents and her husband of 61 years Charles W. McDaniel and five sisters. She leaves to cherish her memories daughter, Deborah (Derrick) Roberts, sons, Charles (Deidre) McDaniel, Indianapolis, IN and Reginael (Diann) McDaniel, Washington, D. C., 5 grandchildren, Jeremy (Cristina) Lincoln of Miami, Fl., Cameron (Lori) McDaniel and Corey McDaniel, both of Indianapolis, IN., Jelise Roberts of Columbus, OH and Adelle (Antoine) Kesler; 6 great-grandchildren God-children Anthanette Thomas and Collin Wizgen, and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Loving recognition goes to her life-long friends Mother Bernice Roberts and Mother Florence Butts. The family expressly thanks The Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist Church family for all of their visits, cards and prayers and a special thanks to Mobile Care, The Lake Park Nursing Home and The Lakes of Monclova Nursing Home, for their specialized care over the last ten years, and to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Visitation will be Sunday 3-5 p.m., family hour 5 p.m. and funeral services 6 p.m. Indiana Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. John E. Robert officiant. Interment Monday with family and friends meeting at the gate of Ottawa Hill Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Arrangements by the Dale-Riggs Funeral Home. www.dalefh.com