Rosa Annis Lawson of Spiro, Oklahoma was born March 19, 1960 in Sacramento, California to Robert Charles Johnson and Annalee Louise (Orsburn) Johnson and passed away on February 23, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 64.

Rosa is survived by:

One daughter:

Theresa Carter and husband Tim of Spiro, Oklahoma

One son:

Daniel Pollard and wife Linda of Fort Smith, Arkansas

Three sisters:

Robin Chism and husband Bill of Henagar, Alabama

Leanna Hrachovy and husband Eddie of Los Lunas. New Mexico

Lora Dollar of Knoxville, Tennessee

One special aunt:

Bonnie Cook of Anacoco, Louisiana

Seven grandchildren:

Shaylea Whisenhunt, Skyla Paul, Annastasia Pollard, Aubriella Pollard, Liam Pollard,

Wyatt Carter, and Logan Carter

Two great-grandchildren:

Aspyn Wann and Sunday Wann

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends

She was preceded in death by her parents; her maternal grandparents, Floyd and Annis Orsburn; her paternal grandparents, Marion and Rosa Johnson; her companion, Royce Robison; and two uncles, Frank Cook and Bud Orsburn.

Rosa was a long-time resident of the area and a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Rosa loved to read, play games, and have family game night. She was a loving mother, sister, Nan-Nan, great Nan-Nan, and friend. Rosa will be deeply missed by all that knew her.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025 at Dowden-Roberts Cremation Center Chapel in Poteau, Oklahoma with Mr. Billy Chism officiating. Burial will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery in Bokoshe, Oklahoma under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Cremation Center of Poteau, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be: Billy Chism, Justin Chism, Rodney Cleveland, Jamie Baxter, Tim Carter, and Joe Wann.

Viewing will be from Noon until 6:00 p.m., Thursday and 9:00 a.m. until service time, Friday at the funeral home.

To view Rosa’s online guestbook, please visit www.dowdenrobertscremationcenter.com

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