Martha Rose Obituary

October 21, 1932 – September 29, 2025

Lawrence – Martha Lawrence Rose, 92, of Lawrence Kansas passed away on September 29th, 2025, at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor.

Martha Lawrence was born in Wellington, Kansas in 1932. The family lived briefly in Tonganoxie Kansas before her father, George Lawrence settled in Lawrence with his wife Grace, and 3 daughters. Martha graduated from Lawrence High School and the University of Kansas before marrying Jack Rose, also from Lawrence, in 1954. They had two daughters, Virginia (Ginny) and Leslie. Jack died in 2010.

Martha was a loving wife and mother who raised her daughters, cared for family and participated in many civic and social activities in Lawrence. She drove for the Bert Nash Center, supported the Girl Scouts, and was a docent at the Spencer Art Museum for more than 30 years. In her later years she managed details for the University Women's Book Group. She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church, serving as a Deacon and an Elder.

A celebration of her life will take place at First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence at 2:00 pm on Saturday October 11, 2025.

Donations in Martha's name can be made to Hearthstone Halfway House in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary; 120 W 13th Street, KS 66044.