Rosie Lee Hart

Rosie Lee Hart, age 85, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at her home.  She was born February 28, 1936 in Nashville, GA to Arnold and Ruth (Surrency) Roland and has lived in Avon Park, FL for most of her life.  She graduated from Avon Park High School, Class of 1954, graduated from St. Luke's School of Nursing in Jacksonville, FL Class of 1957.  Rosie worked as a Registered Nurse for 55+ years for numerous facilities including B.C. Ostling, M.D., the APCI Infirmary, the Barranco Clinic, Good Shepherd Hospice, and Family Practice Center of Avon Park with Dr. D.B. Geldart, M.D.  She was a member of Florida Avenue Baptist Church where she was active in Sunday School, Choir, Women’s Missionary Union and also church clerk.  She is survived by her Children – Debbie Jackson of WV; Joel Hart of Marietta, GA; Kristy Haislip (Brad) of Avon Park, FL; Grandchildren – Tim Hart, Shannara Jackson, - Tylendel Jackson, Rosie Haislip and Kylee Haislip; Sister-in-law – Frankie Roland of Colorado Springs, CO; Half-Sister – Leta Bryant of ME; and several Nieces and Nephews.  She is preceded in death by her Husband – Gordon Hart and Brothers – Arnold Roland, Jr and Herbert Roland.  Funeral services will be held Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church with Rev. George Hall officiating.  Family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 AM prior the funeral service.  She will be laid to rest on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Bougainvillea Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

Avon Park, FL  33825

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