Rose Marie (Haider) McLain, 80, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, in Cove, Arkansas. She was born March 21, 1943, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to the late Frank Haider and Mary (Brandel) Haider.
Rose was the proud owner of McLain’s Drive-In in Hatfield, but in her later years, she worked at Wal-Mart as the door greeter for 20+ years. She had a passion for baking and enjoyed quilting, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was the friend and grandmother that never missed a birthday.
She was a member of St. Agness Catholic Church in Mena, Arkansas, the Secretary of the D.A.V. Auxiliary, Secretary and Chaplin of the American Legion, the Chaplin of the V.F.W, and a part of the E.H.C.
Rose is survived by her son, John McLain and wife Jessica; one daughter, Heidi Dixon, and husband Brian; one stepson Bill McLain and wife Darla; one sister, Frances McCreery; one sister at heart Carol Burns; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband Hank McLain; sisters, Margaret and Katherine; and her brothers, Dennis, and Phillip.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Agness Catholic Church, on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. With Father Joseph Shantiraj officiating the Mass and Brother Ron Ladd leading the graveside. Inurnment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas. Cremation is under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home.
Online obituary and guestbook at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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