Rosemary Sulzberger Tibbitt, 81, a lifelong resident of Phoebus passed away on December 3, 2023 after a short illness. Rosemary was the best wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother anyone could ever ask for. Her love and dedication to her loved ones was very apparent and known by everyone who knew her. She was a very hard worker and served the community with her husband Nick Tibbitt Sr. in the grocery business for many years and loved every minute. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew her and her spicy personality.

Rosemary is survived by her children, Angela Tibbitt (Linda), Brenda Lowry (Douglas) and Nicholas Tibbitt Jr.; brother, Leonard Sulzberger; grandchildren, Joseph "Dink" Purnell, Lindsey Agreste, Ashley Malmgren, JoJo Lowry and Douglas Lowry; great-grandchildren, Ryleigh Malmgren, Peyton Malmgren and Austin Agreste; and special family friend, Michael Hudgins.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm, Friday, December 8, 2023 at Phoebus United Methodist Church with interment to follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday at the church prior to the service from 1-2 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Phoebus United Methodist Church Budget Fund, 300 E. Mellen St, Hampton, VA 23663.

Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Hampton.