Rose Althaire Miles (Fenwick), 89, of Indianapolis, went to our Lord on May 13, 2016. Rose was born on September 16, 1926 to George and Annie Rose Fenwick in Loretto, Kentucky, where she grew up. She moved to Indianapolis in 1945 with her husband, Patrick Ellis Miles.
Rose has six children and besides being a full time mother she also worked with Pat in two family businesses, Pat’s Market and Total Exterminating. Rose was an accomplished seamstress and made much of the family’s clothing for most of her life. She also sewed for Nativity Catholic Church as well as for many friends. Rose was an active member of St. Jude Catholic Church. She was also an accomplished baker and baked for family, friends and the Church. She enjoyed playing cards with friends whenever she could. Her favorite activities were spending time with her family and attending Church. Even when busy she would always make time for her children and grandchildren.
Rose is survived by her children, Sharon Mandabach (Jim), Patrick David Miles (Joey), Christopher Miles (Madonna), Donna Povinelli (Vince), Daniel Miles (Darcy), Chuck Miles (Cathy); 18 grandchildren; 30� great grandchildren and her sister Emily Nally.
Rose was preceded in death by Patrick Ellis Miles, her husband of 52 years; her parents George and Annie Fenwick; her sisters Margaret Hagan, Orene Mills, Alma Fenwick; her brothers William, Bernard, Joseph, Albertus, Gabriel, Charles, George and Dominic Fenwick and grandsons Bryan Mandabach and Tommy Miles.
Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15 at Wilson St. Pierre, Stirling-Gerber Chapel, 5950 E. Thompson Rd, Indianapolis and 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 16 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 5353 McFarland Rd, Indianapolis. A Mass of the Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 p.m.� Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church.
