Ethel Rose Klein, 89, of Zolfo Springs, passed away at her home on April 24, 2010. She was born on Jan. 3, 1921 in Galax, Virginia and had been a resident of Zolfo Springs for 85 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Zolfo Springs and was retired from G. Pierce Woods Hospital as a nurses charge aide. She loved crocheting and cooking and 'made the best fried chicken in the world'. She loved her family very much, loved people, was very outgoing and was a friend to everyone.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Klein. Survivors include 4 sons, Edward Klein Jr. (Mabelle) of Wauchula, John Klein (Jane) of Zolfo Springs, Robert Klein (Joyce) of Gardner, Russell Klein (Angela) of Zolfo Springs; 1 daughter, Martha Klein Ladwig of Zolfo Springs; 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 27th at 2:00 p.m. at New Hope Cemetery. David L. Springer, Chaplain with Hope Hospice will officiate.