Rose White Buis

Rose White Buis, of Liberty, died Friday, July 5, 2024, at her home.  She was 97.

Rose was born October 31, 1926, in Providence, Ky to the late W.W. and Bonnie White.  She graduated from Barrett High School in Henderson, KY and attended college at Western Kentucky University.  After her studies at Western and meeting her future husband, Nathaniel A. Buis, she taught for five years at three different schools, two years at Rheber, two years at Liberty and one year at Middleburg.  Rose later became a part-time agent for State Farm Insurance.

Rose was a loyal member of the First Christian Church, where she served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher.  She loved to play Bridge and working in her garden.  Rose was an avid UK fan and loved all UK sports, especially basketball. Her love was fueled by the fact that Nathaniel played basketball at UK, 1943-1944, coached under Adolph Rupp.

In addition to her parents, W.W. and Bonnie, she is preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel; and two sisters, Sara Knight and Win Childress.

Rose is survived by her sons, Michael Buis (and Sheri) of Cynthiana, KY and Greg Buis (and Nancy) of O’Neill, Nebraska; three grandchildren, Aaron, Nathan and Jennifer; three great-grandchildren; her sister, Martha Poff of Sanford, FL; and several, special nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 1:00PM Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at First Christian Church, Liberty, KY with Bro. Greg Humpert and Bro. Bob Mallory officiating. A private burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 11:00AM to 1:00PM Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the church.

Pallbearers will be Jack Prewitt, Brad Wesley, Ronnie Davis, Scott Rousey, Steve Sweeney and Cody Dykes.  Honorary pallbearers will be Debbie Beard, Audrey Rousey, Brenda Carmicle, David & Renee McAnelly, Mark Wolford, Jerry King and her caregivers.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions to be made to the First Christian Church.

Arrangements for Mrs. Rose White Buis have been entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.  An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.