Rosemary Painter

Rosemary Alfirov Painter, 68, wife of 45 years to Herbert Eugene Painter, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Born in McRae, GA, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Lee Adams Alfirov. She was a Registered Nurse and had attended Cornerstone Church. In addition to her husband survivors include two children: Anna Marie (Rory) Crook of Athens, Patrick Coleman (Ashlie Eve) Painter of Fernandina Beach, FL; sister: Jerrie Brannon of McDonough, GA, Jim Alfirov of Bogart, GA; two granddaughters: Lorelai Adele Crook and Aubrey Marie Crook and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 12:00 at Lord & Stephens East Chapel with Rev. Hal Painter officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:30 on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cedar Shoals Band, c/o Zandra Bell-McCroy, 1300 Cedar Shoals Drive, Athens, GA 30605. Lord & Stephens East is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com