Obituary of Hattie Bell Lane "Doll Baby" Rose

Hattie Bell Lane Rose, also known as “Doll Baby”, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home at MUSC-Kershaw on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. She was born on February 11, 1926, to the late Isom and Rectina B. Lane. She was the last of her nine siblings. In addition to her parents, Hattie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harvey Rose, Jr.; step-mother, Annie Lane; sisters, Frances Lane Peeples and Dorothy Lane Peeples; brothers, Joseph Lane, Cliburn Lane, Isaac Lane, Isom R.D. Lane, Sammie L. Lane, Esau Lane and Jacob Lane. Hattie was raised in a Christian home and she loved the Lord. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and attended the New Hope Baptist Church in Lucknow, SC. Hattie, her sister Frances, and some friends started a gospel singing group, singing at different churches and concerts. She received her education in the public schools of Kershaw County.

She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Harvey Rose, Jr. in January of 1956. In this union, seven children were born. They moved to Lynchburg, SC where she then attended the Melina Presbyterian USA Church. Later in life she moved back home to Camden and joined the Gumspring Baptist Church #2, where she served as a faithful member until her death. Doll Baby never met a stranger; “Hattie Rose is my name” is what she would say. She was a woman who never hesitated to lend a helping hand. She was always smiling and encouraging others. She had the love of planting her garden, flowers and cooking, especially those biscuits! Doll Baby also enjoyed sewing and reading the bible. In Gumspring Baptist Church #2, Mother Rose was a choir leader, usher, on the missionary board, treasurer, kept the communion accessories, and served as a faithful Deaconess. She was the founder the “Give Me My Flowers While I Live” program, which she ran for 36 years.  

She leaves to cherish beautiful memories and moments her loving children, Harvey Rose (Thomassinea), Faye Rose, Henry Rose, Sylvia Rose, Nora Bennett (Willie), and Isom Rose, all of Camden, SC, and Isaac Rose (Diane) of Cassatt, SC; grandchildren, Harvey Lee Rose (MaKeitha), Felicia Hollingsworth (Cedric), Camilla Williams (Jermaine), Lynn Wright (Kevin), Henry Rose, Jr., Alessandra Rose, Samantha Workman, Audrianna Bennett, Albertina Bennett, Joseph Bennett, Shamell Rose, Shaquille Rose, Chanell Rose, Tatiana Rose, Ashley Rose, Semaj Bennett, Shereka Rose, and Shalace Rose; 15 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law, Margaret Rowe of Olanta, SC; her adopted sons, Rev. Larry Fowler, Rev. Gerald Montgomery, Larry Sinclair, and Rev. Jason Canty; as well as a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends who loved her dearly.

The family would like to thank MUSC-Kershaw for their compassionate care and Hattie’s caregivers, Ula Hill, Shirley Hill, and her daughter Sylvia Rose.

The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. Homegoing Services will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Powers Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service in Gumspring Baptist Church #2 Cemetery.