Ella Delores Rouse

Ella Delores Rouse, 90, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Sarasota, Fla.

She was born on Feb. 28, 1932, in Venice, the daughter of Barney Raymond and Irene Richardson Hall.

She was a life long member of Trinity Assembly of God Church in Olive Branch, where she was a former song leader, taught Sunday School and was a member of the women’s ministry. 

She and her husband owned Rouse Grocery Stores in Olive Branch, Cairo and Pulaski. She was a member of Caledonia Eastern Star Chapter No. 587 in Olive Branch, where she held several officer positions.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William “Buddy” Rouse, on March 22, 2022; six sisters and one brother.

Survivors include her daughter, Sherrie (David) Malone; grandchildren Jenna (Brent) Britton, Taylor (Kyle) Lacey and Aryn Malone; great-grandchildren Kevin Britton, Abagayle Britton, Noah Britton, Levi Lacey and Ella Kate Britton; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Trinity Assembly of God Church in Olive Branch. Pastor Stephen Clardy will officiate.

Interment followed in Olive Branch Cemetery in Olive Branch.

To sign the online guestbook, visit www.jones-funeral.com.

Jones Funeral Home Villa Ridge was in charge of arrangements.