Rosalyn Stover

Rosalyn Stover, born on May 25, 1946, in Newnan, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, in Palmetto, Georgia, at the age of 79. Rosalyn dedicated her life to caring for others as a Registered Nurse at Newnan Hospital, where she served her community with compassion and commitment for many years. Her devotion to her patients and colleagues reflected the kind of person she was, someone who always put others first and gave of herself without hesitation. She fought Stage 4 ovarian cancer with remarkable strength and courage for five and a half years. Though the disease ultimately took her from us, her family finds comfort in knowing she is now free from pain and reunited in heaven with loved ones who went before her. Those who knew Rosalyn often described her as beautiful inside and out. She had a warm smile, a bubbly personality, and a natural kindness that made people feel welcome and cared for. Whether she was caring for patients, mentoring younger nurses, or simply greeting someone in town, she had a way of making others feel valued. Friends and colleagues remember her elegance, her sense of humor, and the quiet strength that defined her both professionally and personally. Her grandchildren were truly the joy of her life. Over the past five years, she and her granddaughter Erica Rose became inseparable, two peas in a pod and true partners in crime. Erica and Rosalyn spent every afternoon together after school and nearly every day during the week when school was out. Their bond was something truly special and will remain a treasured memory for the entire family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Ronald Stover, and her cherished son, Jonathan Stover. Her memory will be lovingly carried forward by her family, including her son David Stover and his wife Lisa, along with their children Lydia, Charlie, and Erica; her grandson Nathan; five additional granddaughters; and her great-grandson Eli. She is also survived by her sisters, Aileen Evans (Johnny) and Margie Gill (Jerry), along with many extended family members and dear friends. A memorial service to honor Rosalyn’s life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance at ocrahope.org in memory of Rosalyn’s enduring spirit and dedication to helping others. Rosalyn was a hero, a guiding light, and a source of strength and love for her family. The kindness she showed, the compassion she lived by, and the love she gave will continue to live on through the many lives she touched. From her son: Mom was the person who shaped my life and the example I tried to follow every day. She showed me what strength looks like, what compassion looks like, and how to always show up for the people you love. I will carry her lessons, her spirit, and her love with me for the rest of my life. She will always be my hero, and she will be deeply missed every single day.

Rosalyn Stover

May 25, 1946 - March 9, 2026