Mary R. Culbreath

Mary R. Culbreath, 73; passed away Wed. Oct. 24th; Public Viewing begins 9 AM to 7 PM Thur. Nov. 1st & Funeral Services begin at 9:30 AM on Fri. Nov. 2nd at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cle 44106 On December 24, 1943, Mary Rose Harper was born to Nathaniel and Gladys Harper in Tifton, Georgia. She had two siblings, Buford, and Toretha Harper. Early in life Mary graduated from high school in Florida and went on to complete two years of college at Florida State University to receive a degree in dietary before she went to work at Mt. Sinai Hospital where she retired after 28 years. Eventually, Mary came out of retirement and went back to school to earn a degree in childcare and soon began a career in that field. She worked in childcare for seven years before retiring again. During her long and faithful life, Mary Rose went on to get married to James Earl Culbreath and together they had three children, Landon, Loretta, and James Anthony (deceased). Mary was a grandmother to Shanette, Monique, Kevin, Nicky, James, Shermaine, Jimmy, William, Noah, Noelle, Darnell, Tremaine, and Charmaine. She was a great grandmother to Elijah, Jahnajaih, and Jalayia. Mary was loved and well respected in her neighborhood. She was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to many and by many, she will be missed.