Rose Polly Kovenich, 75, of Monroe, was born September 15, 1934 and passed away on January 25, 2010. Rose was born to Wes and Lorabell (Lawson) Lambdin in Pruden, TN, and raised in Middlesboro, KY. She married Michael Kovenich in Monroe, MI. They had three sons; George (Vivian) Kovenich and Geoffrey Kovenich of Monroe, and David (Cathy) Kovenich of Marble Falls, TX. She is survived by her sons, a granddaughter, Christin J. Petty, and a great grandson, Peyton Christopher Petty, sisters, Hattie (Ralph) Beach, Cassie Billingsley, Iva Whited, and a brother, Paul (Marie) Lambdin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike, her parents, a sister, Gracy Redmon, and a brother, Henry Lambdin. Rose worked for 20 years at La-Z-Boy, retiring as an executive secretary. She then volunteered for years at Mercy Memorial Hospital. She was a charter member of Heritage Baptist Church, and active in Bible Study and the Women of Wisdom groups. Rose enjoyed arts and crafts, and was known for the beautiful handcrafted cards she would make for others. She became an avid walker and nature lover on the trails of Sterling State Park, where she enjoyed daily three mile walks with her dear friend, Mary Sidell. Rose had been seriously ill since Thanksgiving, but her faith prepared her to go home peacefully. She chose to forego any special services, and has been cremated. Any charitable contributions may be made to Heritage Baptist Church, Mercy Memorial Hospice, or a charity of the donor's choice. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to her caregivers and to all for the many cards, thoughts, prayers, and visits she received. They lifted her spirits, and she enjoyed every one of them.