Rose McKinley
Rose McKinley

Vershire, Vt. — Rose McKinley a.k.a. Carol Linn, 51, of Vershire, died on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, in White River Junction, Vt. due to an untimely death.

Rose was born in Portsmouth, Va. on Nov. 28, 1966, the daughter of Robert Linn and Justine (Delsart) Sargent. Rose lived a portion of her life in Rochester, Vt. and sometime in the Upper Valley. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1984. Rose loved her family & friends and loved spending time with them. She had a love for cooking, reading, knitting and gardening.

Rose is survived by her mother and stepfather, Justine & Steve Sargent of Bradenton, Fla.; her stepmother, Marsha Linn of Lebanon, N.H.; her brother and sister-in-law, Shawn and Lisa Linn of Morrisville, Pa.; her stepsister, Julie and spouse of Pa., stepsister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Phil Johnson of Pa.; her son, Isaiah Sleath and his wife, Cassandra Wilmot and their three children of Vershire, Vt. She is also survived by many uncles, aunts, nieces & nephew. She was predeceased by her father Robert Linn of Lebanon, N.H.

A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at 2 p.m. at 4329 Middlebrook Rd. Fairlee, Vt. There will be no graveside service. Rose we will always carry your memory in our hearts.

Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction assisted with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.