Rose Marie Mathews

Rose Marie Mathews, 75, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

Born on June 3, 1950, in Morgantown, West Virginia, Rose made Lorain her home for more than 50 years. She retired from the Lorain Police Auxiliary Department after 15 years of dedicated service and was a former member of Fairfield Baptist Church.

Rose was a woman of creativity, warmth, and quiet joy. She loved sewing, crocheting, baking, watching her favorite TV series, and spending cherished time with her family.

She is survived by her children Fontella Mays, Diane (Marcus) Cross, Mawanda (Tim) Torrence, Angela Mathews, and Bruce (Lawrence Nelson) Mathews; her bonus son/grandson Rolondo Mathews; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her siblings Nathaniel, Renee, Maxine, Gwen, Denise, Constance, and Gigi, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who loved her dearly.

Rose was preceded in death by her son, Madison Mays Sr.; her parents, Nathaniel Mays and Mattie Bell Mays-Parker; and her siblings, Joann Moss and D’Lures Felder.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM at God’s Believers in Christ Church, 520 W 22nd St., Lorain OH 44052. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain, Ohio.