Rose Pippen

Rose Pippen, 69, died peacefully on April 28, 2019. She was born on August 12, 1949 in Amity, Ark. to Lindsey and Evon Bayliss and was a graduate of Crossett High School. She married the love of her life, James Pippen, in February of 1966. He preceded her in death in 2017.

Rose loved people. She

was an active member of Mt. Olive Baptist church during her life in Arkansas. She loved to garden, sing, dance, cook, and sew. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and friend.

After leaving Crossett, Rose traveled around the United States before finally settling in her beloved town of Pittsburg, Texas. She faced numerous challenges but many people in the town of Pittsburg loved and embraced her as one of their own. They looked out for her and made sure she was safe from harm. She enjoyed attending the local churches where she freely sang, danced, and praised God.

Rose is preceded in death by her soulmate, James Pippen; mother, Evon Edwards; father, Lindsey Bayliss; and adoptive father, Smith Lee Edwards. She is survived by her three daughters, Lisa Frazer (John) of Branson, Mo.; Kelley Smith (Dustin) of Monroe, La.; and Amity Chaney (John) of Walker, La.; sisters ,Ann Douglas, Joyce Carroll, and Janet Reeves; grandchildren, Eric Frazer (Stephanie), Caitlin McDonough (Tim), Alex Frazer, Brady Frazer, Macy Blackburn, Riley Blackburn, Jackson Smith, Khallen Smith, Dylan Chaney, Brianna Chaney and Jaxon Leger; five great-grandchildren and many beloved niece, nephews, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life was held Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, in Pittsburg, Texas. At Rose’s request, she will be cremated and buried at Crossroads Cemetery in Crossett, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to God’s Closet in Pittsburg, Texas in her honor, to your local homeless shelter or to someone in need.

A special thanks to Alethea Smerdon and the staff of God’s Closet, Pastor Patrick Lloyd and Sister Mary Lloyd of Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church, McDonald’s of Pittsburg, Pittsburg Nursing Center, Dierksen Hospice, and everyone who loved and lent a helping hand to our Mom.