September 20, 1929 – February 11, 2018
BUXTON– Louise V. Rossiter, 88, of Buxton, NC died on Sunday, February 11,2018, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 20, 1929, tothe late Riley J. Massey and Sarah E. Massey. She was preceded in deathby her beloved husband William X. Rossiter.
She issurvived by her daughters, Bonnie R. Ballantyne of Branford, CT andAnne M. Rossiter (Kirk Brining) of Buxton, NC; her “third” daughter,Donna Strachan-Ledbetter of Lewes, DE; three grandchildren, Amy LouiseBaum (Nick), Katherine Margaret Sarkozy (Steve), and Fred JamesBallantyne III (Sarah); and four great-grandchildren, Claire Baum, JackBaum, Kirsten Sarkozy, and Natalie Sarkozy.
Louise wasthe valedictorian of her high school class and received an associate’sdegree from Goldey Beacom College. She was the registrar at QuinnipiacCollege until retiring to care for her grandchildren. She moved toBuxton in 1984 and became a pillar of the community there. She servedon the Fessenden Board of Directors, volunteered at Hotline, startedthe Prayer Shawl Ministry, and served as the treasurer of the BuxtonUMC for over 25 years. She was an avid reader, a beachcomber, but mostoften you would find her knitting and crocheting gifts for the extendedisland family she so loved.
Mom, Gram,Weezie, Miss Louise – your presence lit up a room, your quick wit andhumor kept everyone on their toes, and your kindness and generositywere unmatched. To know you was to love you.
Acelebration of life will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018, at 11:00am at Buxton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Toni Woodofficiating. A reception will follow the service in the fellowshiphall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Buxton UMCBuilding Fund, PO Box 672, Buxton, NC 27920.
Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.TwifordFH.com.
