Rosie Lee Bodine age 90, of Arab passed away Sat. Jan. 8, 2022, at the home of her daughter in Arab. Mrs. Bodine was born on Sept. 23, 1931, in Marshall County, the Daughter of Isom and Cora Wray Sheppard. Rosie received her cosmetology degree and worked for over 50 years as a beautician. She was married to Nois Whisenant who died in Korea on Jan. 12, 1951. She would later marry John Edward “Ed” Bodine and they were married until his passing on June 29, 2018. She was a long time member of the Arab First Baptist Church. Mrs. Bodine was also preceded in death by her Siblings: Jessie Bramlett, J.C. King, Marie Little, Buddy Sheppard, Sue Davidson, L.B. Sheppard and Marvin Sheppard. She is survived by her Daughter: Diann Lane; Brother: Garlon Sheppard; Sister: Barbara Jean Guttmann; Grandchildren: Jonathan Lane and Lauren Harnack; Great Grandchildren: Hannah Lane, Abigail Lane, Joey Harnack and Andrew Harnack along with a Host of Nieces, Nephews, other family and friends. Funeral Service will be Tues. Jan. 11, 2022, at 2 PM at Arab First Baptist Church with Bro. Sherman Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery with Gober Funeral Chapel directing. Visitation will be at the Church on Tuesday from 1-2 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
