Rosa Lynn (Rexrode) Tichenor, age 82, of Sugar Grove, WV, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, as the result of an extended illness. She was born on October 4, 1941, in McDowell VA, the daughter of the late Bruce and Susie (Waybright) Rexrode. Rosa married Kenneth Tichenor, Sr., who preceded her in death.

Rosa was a 1960 graduate of Franklin High School, had worked several years at Hanover Shoe, and as a US mail carrier. She was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church and active in the community of Franklin WV. Rosa enjoyed hunting, working in the garden, cooking, and watching her hummingbirds. She loved her family and friends and will be dearly missed.

Surviving family members include: her sister Donna Kay Ruddle and husband, Calvin "Buddy" of Sugar Grove, WV; a brother Donald "Dick' Rexrode and wife, Patricia of Sugar Grove, WV; a grandson, Erik C. Turner of Franklin WV; a granddaughter, Kali Tichenor of Stephens City, VA; and a step son, Kenneth Guy Tichenor Jr.(Linda), of Deer Run. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by: her daughter, Sandra Renee Turner; a son Eldon Tichenor; 2 brothers, Glenn and Marvin Rexrode; and a friend/companion, Warnie "Buddy" Alt.

In honoring Rosa's wishes, her body has been cremated. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com. Memorials may be made to "the family", c/o Basagic Funeral Home, POB 215, Franklin, WV 26807 or to Donna Ruddle, 2703 Thorn Creek Rd., Sugar Grove, WV 26815.