Mrs. Rose Watkins Kiefer Mott, of Parksley, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, at the age of 103.
Born Oct. 18, 1915, in Mount Airy, Md., she was a daughter of the late Asa Hull Watkins and Jessie Fay Brandenburg Watkins. Following the Great Depression, she participated in President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration (WPA), working as a sewing room trainer and area manager. Mrs. Mott was a longtime devoted member of Grace United Methodist Church, where she was active in the choir. With more than a century of memories and wisdom, Mrs. Mott experienced more than most could ever imagine. Throughout her life, she remained dedicated to both her faith in the Lord and her beloved family, qualities for which her daughter, Patti, will forever be thankful.
Mrs. Mott is survived by her loving daughter, Patricia Dale “Patti” Kiefer of Fort Washington, Pa.; and cherished friends of all ages. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, William James Kiefer; son, William James “Billy” Kiefer Jr.; brother, Elsworth Kiefer; sister, Jessie Nadine Grigsby; and granddaughter, Diana.
A memorial service will be held at Grace United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, at 3 p.m., with the Revs. Alan Layman and Don Jamison officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 156, Parksley, VA 23421.
Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.
