Naomi C. Rossey, age 97, of Franklin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 28, 2013.

A daughter of the Rev. George A. and Ethel L. Artman McCleery she was born on July 4, 1916 in Tryonville, Crawford County.

After graduating from Bradford High School in 1934, Naomi continued her education at Roberts Wesleyan College and through Nurses Training at Bradford Hospital. She worked for several years as an LPN and Companion prior to her retirement.

Mrs. Rossey was a member of the Franklin Free Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School and was active as a life member of the Women’s Missionary Society. She was also a member of the Rocky Grove Homemakers, former Treasurer of Venango County WTCU, and Past President of Rocky Grove Frances Willard WTCU.

She was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles.

Surviving are her daughters, Ruth A. Jones and her husband, Ken of Lincolnville, ME, Elizabeth (Beth) V. Rossey of Franklin, and Deborah E. Rossey of Franklin.

Also surviving are five step-grandchildren, Jennifer and her husband, Scott, Julie and her husband, Joel, Janine and her husband, Cliff, Vincent, and Jason; eight step-great-grandchildren, Matt, Ericka, Brittany, Sierra, McKensey, Harrison, Nicholas, and Nathaniel; her step-great-great granddaughter, Maddy; and several nieces and nephews.

Naomi was preceded in death by her parents; her ex-husband, Arthur W. Rossey (whom she married on June 14, 1941); and two brothers, Paul McCleery and Rev. Marshall McCleery.

Family and friends will be received at Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 from 3-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Franklin Free Methodist Church with the Rev. George McCleery, Naomi’s nephew and Pastor Frank Walford of the Franklin Free Methodist Church, co-officiating.

Interment will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery.

To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.