Mrs RoseMarie Irene Mitchell Bixby

RoseMarie Irene Mitchell Bixby, 85, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026 in her home with her family by her side. She was born on April 11, 1941 in Pennsylvania to the late William and Stella Mitchell. She was one of eleven children. She was preceded in death by her parents and several siblings. Rose was the loving and nurturing wife of her beloved Bud for nearly 64 years, following five years of dating. To Rose, family was everything. She raised three incredible daughters and took great pride in helping raise her ten amazing grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She always put the needs of others before her own, her love, guidance, and generosity touched everyone who knew her. Rose was a homemaker and, together with her husband, owned two small businesses throughout the years both before and after retiring from the textile industry. She was a dedicated softball mom, cheering on countless young girls through the years and even playing a little herself. Former bowler, she enjoyed competing in a Tuesday morning league where she ranked high and was especially proud of her accomplishments there. She loved dancing the polka, was an enthusiastic UNC Tar Heel basketball fan, and could often be seen riding her Carolina blue golf cart. Above all, Rose found her greatest joy in cooking and baking for her family and friends. Thanksgiving and Christmas were especially meaningful to her because they brought everyone together around her table, where she delighted in sharing both her meals and her treasured recipes. Rose will be remembered for her loving heart, selfless spirit, unwavering commitment to her family, and her remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcome, loved, and cared for. She will be deeply missed, but her legacy of love will live on through her family, her treasured recipes, and the countless memories she created with those who knew and loved her. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her devoted husband of nearly 64 years, Robert "Bud" Bixby, Jr; her daughters, Jackie Davis and her husband, JC Thomas; Paula West; Janet Leonard and her husband Jay; grandchildren, Megan Hall, Jordan West, Ryan Davis, Taylor Leonard, and Rachel Leonard; and 5 great grandchildren, all of Fayetteville, NC. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in LaFayette Memorial Park & Mausoleum, 2301 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC. Officiating will be Father, Matthew Nwafor, Pastor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Falcon Children's Home Christmas Party or to Cape Fear Valley Cancer Center.

Mrs RoseMarie Irene Mitchell Bixby

April 11, 1941 - July 16, 2026