Rosanne Ely '79 October 23, 2024 2:15 PM updated: October 23, 2024 2:30 PM
Rosanne Perrone Ely
November 12, 1956 - September 8, 2024
Our beloved mother, Rosanne Perrone Ely passed away on September 8, 2024, at the age of 67. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and most importantly, Nani to her grandchildren. She loved her family fiercely, and they were her sole priority.
Rosanne was born on November 12, 1956, in Hearne, Texas to Peno and Sarah Perrone. On June 5, 1976, she married her high school sweetheart, Rock Ely, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hearne. Soon after, she graduated from Texas A&M University with an accounting degree and worked as a CPA for over 40 years. Together with Rock, she had three children, Sarah, Roxie, and Jordan. This led to the arrival of her greatest joys, her grandchildren. Spending time with them and attending all of their activities and sporting events was the center of her happiness.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Peno and Sarah Perrone. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Rock Ely, daughters Sarah Loehr and husband Preston Loehr, Roxanne Kleiber and husband Ryan Kleiber, and son Jordan Ely and wife Tracie Ely. She also leaves behind her most precious gifts, her grandchildren, Keegan, Kenslee, and Kylee Kleiber and Lightsey and Peyton Loehr. She is also survived by her older brother, Frank Perrone, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mom has blessed her family and closest friends with many memories to cherish, and she will be greatly missed.