Taylorville Obits

Mary Rosser

Mary Rosser, 80 of Kincaid, passed on to a better place on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Springfield. 


Born on November 18, 1941 in Volusia County, Florida, Mary was the daughter of Matthew and Onie (Powers) Hickox. She married Ralph Rosser on March 7, 1958 and he survives. Mrs. Rosser’s Baptist faith was very important to her, and she read her bible daily. When living in Florida, Mrs. Rosser worked for the Volusia County School System as a cook, reportedly the best cook in the entire county. She enjoyed garage sales, and she and her husband worked as Flea Market dealers for over a decade. Mrs. Rosser loved her family, especially her grandchildren. 


Along with her husband of over 63 years, Mrs. Rosser is survived by her daughter: Susan Rosser of Eustis, FL; grandchildren: Brianna Rosser, Jacob Hokaszewski, Amanda Nelson, Jaclyn Bajrami, Robert Rose; great grandchildren: Aaliyah, Alivia, Max, Ethan, and Elijah; siblings: Franklin Hickox, Frances Coffey, and Ruby Cooper; along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Mrs. Rosser was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter: Martha Louise Desantis in March of 2020; siblings: Raleah Hickox, Edwin Hickox, J.R. Hickox, James Hickox, and Sadie Bell. 


Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday November 27, 2021 at McClure Funeral Home, with Pastor Gerald McPhillips officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior. Following the service, Mrs. Rosser will be cremated, and she will go back home to be with her husband. McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories of Mrs. Rosser, or condolences to the family, may be shared online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.