Rozella Kathleen Gaffney
April 18, 1947 ~ January 6, 2024
Marietta Southern Funerals & Cremations
Rozella Kathleen Gaffney, age 76, of Kennesaw, Georgia departed to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2024.
Rozella was born in Dalton, Georgia to the late Warren and Rena “Tony” Patterson on April 18, 1947. She grew up in North Georgia and graduated from Sprayberry High School. She married Michael Leon Gaffney on March 18, 1979. After retiring from a career in clerical and retail, she volunteered for many years with the Kennesaw Baseball Association.
Rozella was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and grandmother who loved each person dearly. She and her husband, Mike, enjoyed spending their life and retirement together. Rozella enjoyed taking vacations with her husband, eating out, fishing, reading and spending quality time with family. Rozella was raised in the Baptist church; she knew and loved the Lord.
Rozella is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Michael Leon Gaffney, her sons Tommy (Helen) Arnold and Bruce (Kari) Arnold, her daughter Kelly (Justin) Fountain, daughter-in-law Brittani, her sister Brenda (Tony) Aenchbacher, brother Danny (Sarah) Patterson, cousin Willetta (Carlton) Morris, grandchildren Tim, Brittany, Katie, Maddie, Abbie, Christian, Kyleigh, Ansley, Sam, Braeli, Brantley and Liam, as well as many other family members who will deeply miss her. Rozella was predeceased by her parents Warren and Rena “Tony” Patterson and her son John Michael Gaffney.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm with a memorial service immediately following at 3:00 pm at Southern Cremations & Funerals, 1861 Dallas Highway, Marietta, GA 30064.
If sending flowers, please limit to vases and baskets. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project can be made in Rozella’s name.
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My heart is broken for Rozella’s family, but what a reunion with her parents and my sweet little Mamaw Jonea and all the aunts and uncles that have gone on that watched us grow up. I remember visits when you Toni and Warren would come home to see Mamaw and we would play on the hill at the apple trees. We used to hunt Easter eggs and Uncle Jerry would always fix the prize egg. We would lay down in the grass and roll down the hill to see who could beat who. And then of course when we got to go to Lester and Mable’s store across the road where they always gave us candy and bubble gum!!!
When you get there give them all a hug from me and tell them I miss them all dearly but I guess they know that. RIP cousin Rozella you will be missed. I love you♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️I
Wishing you peace during this time.We cannot even begin to express our sorrow for the loss of Aunt Rozella.Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending love and prayers from Uncle Ronald Jones’ family. Aunt Tony, Rozella’s mom and my dad were siblings. My favorite times at Grandmas Jones’ house were when the cousins were all there and gathered on the porch. Thinking of the entire family during this time and praying you’ll find peace. We are so sorry for your loss.
Cousin Heidi, Aunt Gail & family.
Were praying for unbounding love and comfort for you! We love you so much!
Justin, our warmest condolences to you and your family. The ICT Atlanta Life Team and Kim Steiner
Praying for peace and comfort for your family during this very sorrowful time. All our love, the Smith family