Rosemary Cronk

Rosemary Cronk, 88, a lifelong Edmond/Oklahoma City resident, passed away on November 20th, as a result of complications due to Dementia. She was born on December 8, 1923 in Oklahoma City to John Ross Dickson and Ruie Blanche Moore Dickson. She graduated from Central High School in 1942, where she was a member of the Accordion Band. Rosemary married George McComber, father of Sharon in 1941. After George's death in 1950 she married R.R. "Dick" Farmer (1916-1968), father of Diana, in 1953. She was married to Robert Danley from 1970 to 1978, and then married Jerry Cronk in 1979, who predeceased her in death in 2009. Rosemary was an artist who exhibited in the Oklahoma City Festival of Arts and other juried art shows. She was a member of the Begonia Society and Cactus Society in addition to working with disabled adults. She loved animals and contributed her time and money towards the care of homeless cats and dogs. In 1969, Rosemary began a successful career selling advertising specialties, at a time when there were few women in the field. She received numerous awards during her career, while working for the Homer Miller Company and McDowell Incentives. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents and husbands. She is survived by her daughters: Sharon McComber Harney and husband Roy, Tulsa; and Diana Farmer, Duluth, Georgia and by grandchildren: Melissa (Scott) Ambrister and Mitchell (Katie) Harney, both of Tulsa and 3 great-grandchildren: Barrett and Emery Ambrister and Andrew Harney. She is also survived by stepchildren: Jeremiah "Dub" Cronk III and family, Cathy Robinson and family and Caralee Carey and family. The family would like to thank the staff of Epworth Villa and Quality Life Hospice for their diligent and compassionate care of Mrs. Cronk. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 26, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Smith & Kernke May Chapel. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Donations made to the Humane Society of Oklahoma City will be greatly appreciated.