"Rosie was especially proud of her professional career as a musician. Her singing ability gave her the extra income to support her family during single head of household days. She met papaw around 1970ish and continued her singing days with local bands at locations like Moose Lodges and many many dance halls. Her favorite story was a competition at the east side park. Winning the contest she was given the opportunity to sing alongside the gentleman who sang at the time a top of charts hit. Mother was also a very accomplished chef in the household. She taught all her children to cook. All the Perdue women learned and passed on cooking techniques. The children?s lineage goes as: Ronnie, Sherry, Scott, Bert. Papaw along with Robin and Kim joined the team in 1970. Let?s not forget mom?s love for her Pacers and IU basketball. She watched every game with passion. Rosie welcomed all her children?s spouses with open arms. She also welcomed significant others like Lillian Lagerholm McClain. Rosie will be remembered always as loving and loyal to her family. Per Scott Edward Mattingly "
In loving memory of
Rosemary (Wonder) Delaney
October 11, 1938 - October 17, 2024
Rosemary (Wonder) Delaney, 86, passed away at her Washington residence October 17, 2024. She was born in Washington on October 11, 1938, the daughter of Earl and Ermel (Purdue) Wonder. On August 8, 1970, she married Rex Delaney and he survives.
Rosemary has been employed at Tolkeim Industries. She enjoyed singing, quilting and crocheting. She was a member of the Ladies of the Moose and was of the Christian faith.
Rosemary is survived by her husband, Rex Delaney; children: Ronald E. (Susan) Mattingly of Fairhope, Alabama; Sherry (Dale) Haswell of Osteen, Florida; Bert (Anita) Mattingly of Washington; Scott Mattingly of Osteen, Florida; and Kim (George) Shackelford of Quitman, Texas. Additionally, Rosemary leaves ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; and siblings: Richie (Mary) Wonder; Joyce (Roger) Marchino of Jasper; Jerry Wonder of Deland, Florida; and Alice Wonder of Washington.
During her lifetime, Rosemary mourned the loss of her parents, Earl and Ermel Wonder; daughter, Mary Mattingly; son, Robin Delaney; sister, Betty Erbacher; and brother, Jack Wonder.
There will be no services.
Condolences may be left online at www.edleemortuary.com.
The staff of the Ed L. Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with the arrangements for Rosemary Delaney.
Tributes
"So many of my childhood memories involved Rex and Rosie with my parents, Don and Ann Strange. Such a sweet and fun woman. My deepest condolences to Rex and the family. "
"Love this lady! She was quite a singer/entertainer and I always enjoy an chance to be on stage with her! My condolences to Rex and Rosie?s entire family. "