“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31
Rose Marie Smith Medlin, 90, lifelong resident of Tippah County, passed away peacefully Thursday December 5, 2023, at Tippah County Hospital.
Funeral Services honoring the life of Mrs. Medlin will be 1 PM Saturday December 7, 2023, in the Heritage Chapel of The Ripley Funeral Home with Bro. Caleb Smith officiating. A Graveside service will follow in Blue Mountain Pentecostal Church Cemetery with Bro. Dendy officiating.
Mrs. Medlin was born April 28, 1932 in Union County to the late Roy Lynard and Lillie May Chunn Smith and received her education from Tippah Union School. She retired after twenty years as a seamstress with the Blue Bell Corporation. She was a devout wife, mother, and home maker who found pleasure in tending and caring to those around her.
A Christian, Mrs. Medlin was a faithful member of Blue Mountain Pentecostal Church and was sure to be there every time the doors were open. She believed in good Christan values and had a true servant’s heart. Telling jokes, sewing, gardening, shopping, and simply rocking in her rocking chair, were favorite pastimes. It never mattered when, Mrs. Medlin loved to travel and was always ready to go anywhere and everywhere. She took most pride in her family and was concerned about them above all. She spoiled her grandchildren every chance she got and was happiest when sharing time with them. Mr. Medlin lived a good full life and will be missed by those who knew and loved her most.
Visitation will be 11 AM until 1 PM Saturday December 7, 2023, at Ripley Funeral Home.
Those left to cherish her memories include one daughter, Donna Bryant (Charles), one son, Steve Medlin (Miranda), one brother, Kenneth Ray Smith (Janie), four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, J. T. Medlin, she is also preceded by two brothers and a son, Ronnie Medlin.
