Nettie Rosetta "Rose" Heightshoe

Nettie Rosetta Rose Heightshoe, 88, of Newark passed away on June 3, 2018, with her loving family by her side, at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on September 6, 1929 to the late David and Nettie (Baker Woods) Staffey. The gates of Heaven opened for Rose to come home. Her room was ready. Rose, spread your wings. Prior to retirement, Rose was a home healthcare worker and also a waitress for many years. She was a member of the Newark Moose Lodge and the Senior Citizens Club. Rosie was an avid Bingo player, enjoyed reading, fishing, dancing, crafting, bus tours, ceramics, and watching the Ohio State Buckeye football games on TV with her friends. Nettie (Rose) was selfless, with a kind and always a giving heart, enjoyed helping others and loved spending time with her family and friends. Rose is loved dearly, will forever be missed and remembered. Rose showed strength in never complaining of what she didnt have, and appreciated what she did have. Survivors include her siblings, Evelyn Smith, Richard (Jan) Woods and Jeannie Stansberry; half-sister, Mary Staffey; special friend of the family, Linda Heckett; half-brother, Ralph (Libby) Staffey; step brother, Sam (Wanda) Staffey; step-son, Edward Walpole; nieces and nephew, Tammy (Brian) Cooper, Nola Barnes, Lisa (Thomas) Smith and Steven Stansberry; and niece, Teresa (Rick), who was her devoted caregiver and was by her side; and numerous aunts, uncles and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Bud Snyder; companion of 23 years, Ronald Runt Walpole; infant niece, Lori Ann Smith; brother-in-law, Russell Smith; nephew, Wayne Barnes; half-brothers, Chester, Donnie, Ronnie; half-sister, Jane; step-father, Sam Staffey; and step-sister, Becky Galligher. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Nettie Rosetta Rose Heightshoe to: Foundation For Hospice of Central Ohio, PO Box 430, Newark, Ohio 43058-0430 or American Cancer Society, 5555 Frantz Road, Dublin, Ohio 43017 or American Diabetes Association, 471 E Broad St # 1630, Columbus, OH 43215. A private remembrance service will be held for the family at a later date. Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for Rose and her family.