Rose Marie Lynch, 84, of California, MD died February 1, 2013 at St. Mary's Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD surrounded by her loving family. Born October 9, 1928 in Durham, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Allen Loftis and Rosa Bell Carey Loftis. Rose moved from Washington D.C. to St. Mary's County when she was sixteen years old.

She married Chester Knight Lynch on April 7, 1949 in Lexington Park, MD. Together they celebrated sixty-three wonderful years of marriage.

She was employed by the federal government as a Deputy Disbursing Officer until her retirement. In her younger years Rose enjoyed powder puff stock car racing, boating and waterskiing.

After her retirement, she and Chester travelled extensively, taking three trips across the country. They enjoyed going to Las Vegas, NV and were entertained by the fabulous shows. They also enjoyed camping together. One of her favorite hobbies was shopping. She attended the Lexington Park Baptist Church and was a member of the Lexington Park Lioness Club. Her family was her pride and joy and she loved spending time with them, especially during her famous back yard barbeques and picnics.

In addition to her beloved husband, Rose is survived by her children, Denise M. Farmer (Joe) of California, MD and David B. Lynch (Susannah) of Hollywood, MD; and her grandchildren, Jacob Lynch of Hollywood, MD, Benjamin Lynch of Hollywood, MD, Christopher Farmer of Fort Hood, TX and Nathan Farmer of California, MD.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Bernie A. Loftis.

Family will receive friends for Rose's Celebration of Life on Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A graveside service and interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.