Rosalie Alford

Rosalie departed this life on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the age of 93. She was born December 10, 1928 to John Griffith and O’Reallye Burch Griffith in Orange, Texas.

Rosalie was preceded in death by her husband, Harold M. Alford, her parents, her sister, Thelma Jinks, and two brothers, John Henry Griffith and Walter Hark (Billy Boy) Griffith.

Left to cherish her life are two daughters, Linda G. Carmichael and husband Bob of St. Augustine Beach FL and Kay Anthony and husband Darryl of Florien LA. Three grandchildren, Taiji Carmichael (Steve), Clintt Corley (Tara), and Caroll Corley (Stefanie). Eight great grandchildren, Callee Corley, Garret McGann, McKenzie Welch, Kristian Welch, Arianna Holloway, Preston Holloway, Cannon Corley, and Sailor Corley. Also, two very special friends, Linda Wilbanks and Dale Terrell.

Rosalie loved to cook for her family and working in her yard. She liked being active in her church and teaching the children. She loved collecting owl ornaments and pictures and green frog trinkets and porcelains.

Pallbearers are, Darryl Anthony, Bob Carmichael, Clintt Corley, Caroll Corley, David (Bean) Brown, and Colby Matthews.

Special thanks to Florien First Baptist Church members and friends, also the staff of Many Healthcare North for loving and caring for her since April 2021.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Florien, LA with Rev. Wayne Chance and Rev. J. P. Handy officiating. Burial will follow in the Florien Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Thursday at 9:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Florien, LA.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Florien First Baptist Church, St. Jude, or Louisiana Children’s Home.