Rose Marie (Cooper) (Brown) Allen

Rose Marie (Cooper) (Brown) Allen, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at her home.

She was born August 18, 1936, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Henry and Verna Marie (Chappelow) Cooper. Rose married Max Brown on November 26, 1954 and in December of 2013, he preceded her in death. On November 18, 1979, she married John Allen, and he preceded her in death on May 12, 2006.

Rose is survived by her daughter, Teresa Archer and friend, Steve Snider, of Shelbyville; son, Tom Brown and wife, Lori, of Shelbyville, step-children, Steve Allen and wife, Juanita, and Tom Allen and wife, Dee, both of West Virginia, Karen Watts of Florida, and Mildred Pritt and Barbara Smith and husband, Malcolm, both of Ohio; brother, Donald Cooper and wife, Carol, of Columbus; grandchildren, Rodger Bowers and wife, Martie, Shawna Zeisloft, Jen Gould and husband, Brian, Kelly Smith and husband, Steve, Bryan Brown and wife, Molly; great-grandchildren, A. J. Nelson and husband, Jon, Ethan Zeisloft, Sherry Zeisloft, Amelia Smith, Charlotte Smith, Etta Smith, Cooper Brown, Henry Bowers, Sarah Hendershot, Tabetha Schall, Amanda McCleery and Mikayla McCleery; great-great-grandchildren, Charlotte Rosemarie, Karsyn, Ja-Leah and Gwendolyn; step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nephew, Mike Cooper of Greenfield; and niece, Laura Gage and husband, Lynn, of Warsaw.

Rose was also preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Eric Zeisloft; step-sons, John Allen Jr., Keith Allen and Mike Allen; brother, Harold Cooper; and nephews, Donnie Cooper and Brett Cooper.

In 1954, Rose graduated from Shelbyville High School.

She was a member of the Bengal Christian Church.

Rose was the treasurer of Beech Grove Schools, retiring in 2000, with 25 years of service.

She was also a member of the Saint Joseph Social Club, United Church Women, Bengal Ladies Group, Shelby Senior Services, American Legion Auxiliary and two card clubs.

Rose loved to play cards, with her favorite games being hand and foot and euchre.

She also leaves behind her dog, Roxy.

Visitation will be from 10 am to Noon, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Bengal Christian Church, 3518 S. Shelby 750 W, Franklin, Indiana 46131.

Funeral services will follow at Noon, at the church, with Pastor Scott Phenis officiating.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Rose’s family would like to thank her caregivers with MainStreet Hospice for the wonderful care she received.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bengal Christian Church.

Online condolences may be shared with Rose’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.