Rose Ella Wells

Rose Wells, 98, was born on October 17, 1926 to Fred and Thelma Coats. Rose was one of 12 children born to the couple. She grew up in Hopkinton, Iowa, she moved to Des Moines where she met and married the love of her life, William Wells on May 25, 1949. Rose and Bill moved to Swan, Iowa where they enjoyed their family and their greenhouse. They moved to Knoxville, Iowa to enjoy their retirement; they lived there until Bill's passing in 2003. She then moved Osceola, Iowa to Southern Hills Specialty Care and resided there until she went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2025.

A visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 pm with the funeral service at 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Simplify Cremation and Funeral.

Her greatest love of all was Jesus Christ, she was a very devoted and faithful follower of the Lord. She showed so much grace and love. Her second greatest love was her husband, Bill for over 50 years, they loved each other so much. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandkids, great grandkids and great-great grandkids. She loved to play games with them, one of her favorites was Phase 10, many of the grandkids would faithfully play with her. She didn't know a stranger, she loved everyone the same, no matter who they were. She will be missed very much by all who knew her.

Rose is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Wally) Crook, grandchildren, Kelly (Larry) Johnson, Maria (Bill) Walker, Stormee (Jerome) Crook, Denny (KJ) Crook, Lisa (Dave) Olson, Dawn (Lou) Brandi and Denny Wells; siblings, Wanda Kelsey and Albert Coats. 13 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, son, Virgil Wells, daughter, Myra Waters, son Denny Wells, great granddaughter, Taylor Edvenson and many sisters and brothers.