Re: The loss of a wonderful LPA friend

[Guest guest]

OMG this is terribly sad news!

Although I've never met , I knew that she was the caring and

imperative person behind linking children into adoptive parents' homes.

I don't know will there ever be someone who can equal the

accomplishments she has given for LP adoption. surely will be

missed and remembered.

To where can we send cards/donations? Her family definitely are in my

thoughts at this time. Thanks Sara for sharing this with us.

Irene

> (i sent this twice to make sure it went through...having some computer

> problems..sorry)

>

> Dear friends,

> I have never written a letter such as this one, so please bear with me.

> LPA has lost another dear friend and devoted servant.

> Ross Kelley Rockwood, age 61 passed away Friday morning March 5,

> 2004. Rockwood is survived by her former husband Rockwood,

> their daughter , son-in-law and their

> children Brett,,and . She is also survived by her sister

> June Roper and her family.

> Visitation will be held Sunday March 7, 2004 from 3pm-5pm at on

> Mueller Harper Funeral Home in Fort Worth Texas. The funeral will be at

> 1pm on Monday March 8, 2004 at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

> To 's friends wishing to honor her please make memorial

> contributions in her name to the honored charity of your choice.

> Rockwood was a longtime active member of LPA and District 8 .

> assisted in hundreds of global adoptions bringing families together

> through tireless love and perseverance. was dedicated to assisting

> in the betterment of those around her and she will be greatly missed.

> , and their family appreciate your prayers and support.

> 's e-mail is : karen_robinson73@y...

>

> Respectfully submitted,

> Sara Beth Willis

> sarabethwillis@j...

> ***Always be true to your heart !!!!***

> sarabethwillis@j...

> ***Always be true to your heart !!!!***

[Guest guest]

was a great friend, and will dearly be missed. Our family wishes to 'all'

of her family condolences and prayers as they go through this time of grief.

, you were a good friend, a wonderful lady, whose heart was bigger than

anyone I have ever know. You gave of yourself to families whom so dearly wanted

a child, and you made sure you could do that for them. You have touched the

lives of thousands of people, and given the love only you could give. You will

truly be missed...

Love The Hoggan family in Utah, Debi, Jim, Mandy and

sara b willis <sarabethwillis@...> wrote:

(i sent this twice to make sure it went through...having some computer

problems..sorry)

Dear friends,

I have never written a letter such as this one, so please bear with me.

LPA has lost another dear friend and devoted servant.

Ross Kelley Rockwood, age 61 passed away Friday morning March 5,

2004. Rockwood is survived by her former husband Rockwood,

their daughter , son-in-law and their

children Brett,,and . She is also survived by her sister

June Roper and her family.

Visitation will be held Sunday March 7, 2004 from 3pm-5pm at on

Mueller Harper Funeral Home in Fort Worth Texas. The funeral will be at

1pm on Monday March 8, 2004 at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

To 's friends wishing to honor her please make memorial

contributions in her name to the honored charity of your choice.

Rockwood was a longtime active member of LPA and District 8 .

assisted in hundreds of global adoptions bringing families together

through tireless love and perseverance. was dedicated to assisting

in the betterment of those around her and she will be greatly missed.

, and their family appreciate your prayers and support.

's e-mail is : karen_robinson73@...

Respectfully submitted,

Sara Beth Willis

sarabethwillis@...

***Always be true to your heart !!!!***

sarabethwillis@...

***Always be true to your heart !!!!***

===

[Guest guest]

To Fred and List,

I also remember when first became ill. I also agree with what

Fred said, " is now in heaven. She if finally able to visit

with old friends and as new ones join her, the friendships she once

knew, will be rekindled. She is no longer alone. "

Very well said Fred.

God Bless and her loved ones. She was a wonderful friend to so

many of us.

Sincerely,

Patti

[Guest guest]

>

> Rockwood was the first person in this group who reached out to me when

> we adopted our daughter nearly seven years ago. She supported us, provided

> an accasional shoulder to lean on, and dispensed sage advice on occasion.

> She gave the lion's share of her life to the adoption committee because she

> cared so much about the kids and linking them with families. No one could

> ever do the job like she did because it wasnt just an obligation to her...it

> was part and parcel of her being. I was blessed to have her as my friend and

> she meant a lot to my family. There were places and things Id never have

> entertained without her cheering me on.

>

>

> I love you Girl....and miss you always.

>

>

Apryl

[Guest guest]

It is hard to realize the death of . She will be miss by many.

Seems like we are loosing more and more people everyday. My heart

and prayers go to the family at this time of grief. I hope everyone

will keep the family in their prayers.

Harrell

District 3