Rosemary Milan

Rosemary (Rose) has completed her life journey and accomplished what she was sent here to do! Rosemary Milan was born to the late Clarence West and Ethel Biggs in the Bronx, New York. She is survived by her spouse; Mr. Bruce Clemmons, and her children; Zina, Kenneth, Cyrus (Chris), Jonathan, her grandchildren, her sisters; Shirley, Ethel & Barbara, her brothers; George & James (Butch), and a host of nieces and nephews.. She departed this life after a long battle with Scleroderma, at the Gwinnett Medical Hospital in Lawrenceville Georgia, on Friday March 24th, 2017. To all who knew her, she was a strong devoted mother, wife, friend, grandmother, sister, aunt and just a wonderful person to be around. Rose was the light of our lives. She was the life of the party, loved visiting the BINGO Hall; enjoyed traveling on ocean cruise liners with her late brother in law, Mr. Freddie Blake and her surviving sisters, Shirley Blake and Barbara West. She enjoyed sneaking off for a quick road trip to the Casino with her niece Robin, and loved visiting her brother Butch in New York. She just enjoyed an overall good time with those who were dear to her heart. She was a giver, and would give her last to support her family, friends, church & husband. Rose was strong in her faith, prayed often, and attended church on a regular basis. Rose, was the original “Black Barbie”, exuding intelligence, beauty, style, grace, and was always a class act. Those who knew Rose know that she loved her skinny jeans, high-heels and always took care to be well manicured. But don’t let her beauty or petite stature fool you, Rose had no problem putting you in your place. Like a rose she could prick you if you didn’t handle her with care. Rose never held grudges, and always gave everyone a clean slate. She was a piece of encouragement to us when we needed it, and was never afraid to speak her mind or the truth to us whether it was for correction, or just to give loving advice. She took care of anyone who needed it and if she couldn’t she would definitely find a way to help in some capacity. She was definitely a beautiful woman inside and out. Rose will be missed more than our hearts and minds can imagine. Preceding Rose in death are her mother & father; her first husband Cyrus Eugene Milan, Brothers; Romeo, Johnny Ray, Clarence, & Billy; Sister: Joyce; her Uncle; Johnny Biggs, and her son in law: Darrell Thompson.

Rosemary Milan

November 11, 1946 - March 24, 2017