Maryanne Rothwell Obituary (2016)

Maryanne Rothwell, 65, dies on December 3, 2016 with her husband Roger and daughter Stephanie by her side. She grew up in Newberry and after her husband passed away, she returned to the Gainesville area, bought a home and became an avid gardener. Roger was so fortunate to meet, woo & marry her. She moved into her new home on Breezy Point Cove, Melrose, where Maryanne continued her gardening and became an excellent ceramic painter. She had a great voice and loved to sing. Maryanne is survived by her husband Roger, her daughter Stephanie Ann Kaps, sisters Emma Lee Underwood, Jean Hall, Ann Moore and granddaughter Victoria Anne Miracle and grandson Christopher Ashton Kaps. She is preceded in death by her son, William Alex Kaps. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday December 7, 2016 at the Milam Funeral Home of Newberry. There will be a viewing for an hour before. In lieu of flowers, those who wish, may make memorials to Hospice of the Lakes, 6400 St. Johns Avenue Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 328-7100.