Rose M. Holt

Rose M. Holt, 78, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning September 16, 2020. Born August 21, 1942 in Middletown, OH, she was the daughter of the late Goldie Amy (Shell) Simpkins. She married husband Conrad L. Holt in 1965. Conrad served with the US Army for 20 years. During his time in the service, Rose cleaned government housing and advanced to being an inspector of government quarters. After Conrad left the service, Rose worked as a school bus for disabled and handicap children for many years. She had also been a security guard in Hamilton, OH. Together, they operated Rose's Coffee and Variety Store in Somersville for several years. Conrad was an independent truck driver for 10 years and Rose kept the books for the trucking business. As Conrad's health began to fail due to agent orange exposure during his military career, Rose was by his side as his constant caregiver, until he passed on March 8, 2012. Rose is also preceded in death by brother Bill Simpkins; and sisters Gloria Mae Bennett, Lydia Simpkins and Joy Van Fleet. Their children described their parents as "The best mom and dad in he world." She is survived by children Michael Holt of Pahrump, NV, Salina Hart and husband John of New Castle, IN, and Bernie Holt of West Alexandria; grandchildren Michael, Ryan, Amber, Savannah and Nicholas; great grandchildren Bentaly, Hart, Jacob and Aysia. Friends may call on the family from11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria. Funeral services will follow at 12:30 PM. Rose will be laid to rest with her beloved Conrad at Dayton National Cemetery. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Rose M. Holt please visit our Sympathy Store.