Rosemary McCarty Jolly Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rosemary McCarty Jolly, age 98, formerly of Henderson, KY entered her heavenly rest on December 16, 2019 at Episcopal Church Home in Louisville, KY. Mrs. Jolly was born in Princeton, KY on August 18, 1921 to Needham Cook McCarty and Erie Bell “Lester” McCarty. She married Fred D. Jolly in 1945 and they made their home in Kentucky, living in Winchester, Richmond, Madisonville and Henderson. Mrs. Jolly graduated from Western Kentucky University and taught elementary grades for 21 years. She spent her retirement years volunteering for various Henderson organizations, with 33 years given to the Community Methodist Hospital as a “Pink Lady”. She was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church since 1969. Mrs. Jolly served her church community throughout those years. She was well-known for her ardent support of her beloved Kentucky Wildcats. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Needham and Erie McCarty; her husband of 37 years Fred D. Jolly; her son-in-law Judge Thomas E Simpson; and her 7 siblings. Rosemary is survived by her two daughters, Judy Simpson of Louisville, KY and Dwan Ruppe (Charlie) of Wilmington, NC. She had three grandchildren, Chrysanne Moser (Scott) of Louisville, KY, Amy Simpson-Wiedmeyer (Matt) of Louisville, KY and Matthew Simpson (Nicole) of Indianapolis, IN. and also three great grandchildren, Meredith and Kathleen Moser of Louisville, KY and Parker Simpson of Indianapolis, IN. Per Rosemary’s request, there will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Fairmont Cemetery in Henderson, KY. The officiant will be Reverend Rick Nollmann. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be sent to Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Henderson, KY or Episcopal Church Home at 7504 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40222. The family would especially like to thank the staff of Episcopal Church Home for their compassionate and attentive care. Arrangements entrusted to Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.tappfh.com

Rosemary McCarty Jolly

August 8, 1921 - December 16, 2019