Rosa Lee Eli, age 71, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehab, Clinton, Missouri.  Condolences and fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .  Graveside service will be on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 1pm at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.

Rosa Lee Eli was born on November 16th, 1947 in Clinton, Missouri to Albert and Violet (Brown) Elliott. She was a loving mother to Tina Elliott and Johnny Booker, and married her lifelong friend and love Ernest Eli. Rosa loved making other people smile, and found joy in music and singing. Rosa enjoyed crocheting and making gifts for family and friends. She enjoyed family gatherings and had a love for food.

She will be sorely missed, and survived by her Sister and Brother in Law, Diane and Jim McClure. Niece, Jamie McClure and children Emaily, Cade, and Gage. Nephew, Justin McClure. Brother and Sister in Law, Earl and Tammy Elliott. Niece's, Tabitha, Ashley, and Robyn. Sister, Ruby Bailey, and son Johnny Booker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Eli, daughter Tina Elliott, her parents Albert and Violet Elliott, and two brothers, Ross and Roy Elliott.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.