Rosella J. "Rose" Hooten

Rosella J. "Rose" Hooten, 82, of Fredericktown, MO passed away October 31, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born December 12, 1943, in Alton, Illinois to the late Frank Harold and Agnes Leticia (McColgan) Lankford. Rose was a member of God's Country Cowboy Church of Fredericktown. She loved flowers, especially taking care of her roses. Rose was also a great cook and a collector of "All Things Elvis." Above all, she cherished her family, her love for her children and grandchildren was the center of her world, and she took great pride in every moment spent with them.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter Barbie Callaway, her siblings her brother Harold Lankford and a sister Shirley Hubbs, and a brother-in-law Andrew Mellenthin.

Rose is survived by her loving husband, Curtis Allen Hooten Sr.; her children Edward "Sonny Gipson (Billie Sue), Curtis Allen Hooten Jr., William Walter Hooten, Timothy Ray Hooten, and Stephanie Diane Ratliff (Jason), 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was also survived by two sisters, Suzanne Lynn Kieslar (John), and Frankie May Mellenthin. Many nieces, nephews, family, and friends also survive.

Visitation will be held at the CZ Boyer & Son Wilson Chapel on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM with Rev. Steve Francis. Interment will follow at Whitener Cemetery in Marquand. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to God's Country Cowboy Church of Fredericktown. Arrangements are under the direction of C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home – Wilson Chapel in Fredericktown.