Rosa Bourland's Obituary
Rosa Landess Bourland, 93, went to be with her Lord, whom she loved, Monday, June 4, surrounded by her beloved family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert Leon Bourland, Sr. and her son, Dr. Robert Leon Bourland, Jr., as well as her sisters, Era Landess Sellars and Eleanor Landess Gideon. She leaves her three sons, Dr. William Bourland (Gayle), Mr. Donald Bourland (Paula), and Mr. David Bourland (Sue) and daughter-in-law, Jeanine Bourland. She also leaves her 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, whom she adored. She was born in Whiteville, TN, to Norlaine and J. Harry Landess. She graduated from Southwestern College (now Rhodes). After marrying Leon, she spent many years working alongside him at his medical practice and found great joy in raising her four sons. She had a love for all sports, and spent many happy hours watching rounds of golf and innings of baseball. Always gracious and lovely, her beautiful smile and quick sense of humor endeared her to many throughout her lifetime. Family will receive visitors in the Parlor at Christ United Methodist Church, 4466 Poplar Avenue, Wednesday, June 6, from 10 to 12 o’clock with services at noon. A private family burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Christ United Methodist Church. Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”.
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