Martha Rose Rose, age 83, of Agra, passed away Thursday evening, June 12, 2025, at the Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg.  She was born December 6, 1941, in Scott County, to Oliver and Florence (Krebs) Hopkins, the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed.

She graduated from Scott County High School, and then Fort Hays State with a bachelor's degree in Math Education.  She taught in the Agra and Phillipsburg Schools.  On October 3, 1964, she was united in marriage to Ronald Thayne Rose, Agra, in Raton, NM.  She and Ronnie made their home on the family farm north of Agra, where they farmed until Ronnie's passing in 2007.  Martha remained at the farm until June of 2023, when she moved to the PCRC.

To this union, two children were born, Tamara Lynn and James Thayne.

Martha supported her family in all their events, children and grandchildren alike.  Going to volleyball, football, basketball, track meets, softball and baseball games, and all of their school and extra-curricular activities.  Many times, you could see her keeping score from the bleachers.

Martha was a part of the Agra Community Foundation that operated the grocery store for many years.  She enjoyed working at the fund-raising events and helping to keep the grocery store viable for the community.  Martha also worked as a cook at the Agra Inn for many years.

Some of the other things that Martha enjoyed were living on the farm, camping and taking trips with family members, making crafts with her friends, having coffee & conversation with friends, painting pictures for family, and all of her pets.  She also enjoyed following the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and the KU Jayhawks.  She especially loved March Madness and hosting a neighborhood bracket competition for many years.

Preceding her in death were her husband of 43 years, Ronald; parents Oliver & Florence; in-laws August and Eva Rose; brother Les; brothers & sisters-in-law Melvin & Onna Lee Rose, Loyd & Joyce Rose, and Lyle & Fronna Rose.

Survivors include daughter Tammy & husband Kirk Girard, Prairie View; son Jim Rose, Agra; brother Len & wife Cloris Hopkins, Montrose, Co.; brother-in-law Russell & wife Carol Rose, Phillipsburg, grandchildren Jordan Girard, Stuttgart; and Michaela & husband Braden Anderson, Edna, KS; great-grandchildren Baylor and Copeland Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Monday, June 16, 2025 and the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, at 2:00 PM, with Pastor Janet Reynolds officiating.  Burial will follow at the West Cedar Cemetery, Agra.

Martha will lie in state on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a family visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Retirement Center or the Agra Lake Project.