Rosalee Grogg, 78, of Sugar Grove, left her earthly home to be reunited with her husband and loving fur-baby, BoBo, on March 18, 2024, at the Pendleton Manor in Franklin, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on Oct. 23, 1945, on Allegheny Mountain in Pocahontas County, the daughter of the late William Thomas and Gladys Lee Vandevander.
Mrs. Grogg was a 1967 graduate of Franklin High School and a member of St. Paul Independent Lutheran Church.
She enjoyed reading, flowers and watching sports on TV (especially West Virginia University, Yankees, Patriots, NASCAR, and Westerns) and was very talented at cooking. She took pride in raising her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
On Dec. 24, 1966, she married the love of her life, Dolan Ray Grogg, who preceded her in death on June 27, 2014.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory two daughters, Marleta A. Wimer (Marvin “Junior) and Terri L. Grogg (Claude Castleberry), all of Franklin; a son, Steven D. Grogg of Petersburg; three brothers, Don William Vandevander (Delores) of Berkeley Springs, Garland Vandevander of Hinton, Virginia, and Lee Vandevander of St. Mary’s; five grandchildren, Leana Leap (Clint Davis), Dakota Grogg (Danielle), William Grogg (Dora), Madison Grogg (Anthony Mauzy) and Skyler Grogg; a step-granddaughter, LaBreeska Kimble; five great-grandchildren and one on the way; a step-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday in the chapel of the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin with Pastor Jerry Smith officiating. Interment was at St. Michael Cemetery in Sugar Grove.
Memorials may be made to any Pendleton County Rescue Squad, St. Jude or PAWS.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.
