Rose Edwards Thomas, a loving mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on August 10th, 2021, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. She was 82 years of age, a native of Morganza and resident of Baton Rouge, La. For the past 43 years. Rose was born May 2, 1939 to the loving parent of Olivia Narcees and Landry Edwards. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and savior at an early age. Rose was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church for over 40 years. Rose graduated from New Roads High School in 1958 as Valedictorian. She received her BS from Southern University, her M. Ed in Special Education from Louisiana State University, her M. Ed. Plus 30 in Admin and Supervision from Southern University in 2005 along with other degrees and certifications. Rose retired from The Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired, and East Baton Rouge Parish School Board (Capital Middle School). She received various awards as an educator such as: Teacher of the Year, Service Recognition Award, Taft Fellowship, Southern University, Certification of Appreciation/Work Experience for Youth of East. She is survived by her children: Rosalind (Michael) Hamilton, New Orleans; Josalind Thomas, Baton Rouge; Felton (Margaret) Thomas, Baton Rouge; Melba Thomas, Port Allen; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and close friends. Proceeded in Death by her husband Felton Thomas; Mother, Olivia Narcees; Father, Landry Edwards; Three siblings; James, John B and Ollie Mae Narcees. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Rose Thomas, please visit our floral store.