Rose Virag "Granny" Chamberlin, age 93, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2017, at the NC State Veterans Home in Fayetteville, NC. The youngest of four children, she was born July 13, 1923 in Robbinsville, NJ to John Virag and Anna Rotter Virag. She married Paul Chamberlin in 1946. Rose was a proud veteran of the US Navy as Seaman First Class.

She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Chamberlin; one son, Douglas Chamberlin; and one granddaughter, Jessica Rose Martin.

She was the loving mother of Adele King (Randy) of Charlotte, MI, Joanne Martin (Dennis) of Lumberton, NC, and Linda Motz (George) of Palm City, FL. Her grandchildren include: Michelle Plantz of Hamburg Township, MI, Stephanie Smith of Jenison, MI, Brian Martin of Lumberton, Michael Martin of Lumberton, NC, Andrew Martin of Lumberton, NC, Rebecca Martin of Lumberton, NC, and Shawn Motz of Palm City, FL, and five great-grandchildren.

She was an avid gardener--having a small garden even in her nineties--animal and bird lover, homemaker, and cook (famous for her Stuffed Cabbages). Rose was also a Sunday School teacher, school bus driver, and health food store owner. She resided in Lumberton, NC for the past 5 years.

Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery at a later date.