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Rosalyn Werner Timbie

Rosalyn Werner Timbie, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, died peacefully at her home on September 8, 2026.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 13, 2026, at First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 1:45 p.m., prior to the service in the parlor at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the In Christ’s Name Fund at First United Methodist Church or the Wiregrass Museum of Art.

Born on April 28, 1939, in Lyons, Kansas, Rosalyn is the daughter of the late Benjamin and Julia Werner. She graduated from Cottey College and the University of Northern Colorado and taught school in California, Germany, Florida and Alabama.

Arriving in Dothan with her family in 1978, Rosalyn quickly assembled a valued group of friends who were an integral part of her life. Her circle was wide and all-inclusive, and those lucky enough to know her enjoyed celebrations in her backyard on Blumberg Drive, around her dining room table, and even in her driveway on Ballestone Court. She could plan a party in an instant, and was the ultimate hostess making everyone feel welcome.

Rosalyn was a lifelong learner and enjoyed being a part of multiple book, study, and garden clubs. She loved travel and had a knack for packing light. She was always up for an adventure whether it was a quick trip for fried shrimp at Grady’s in Graceville or to a faraway place. Positivity was her strong suit—she could always be counted on to find the silver lining, and her smile was a constant.

Rosalyn was interested in the arts and growing her community. Over the years she volunteered for a multitude of projects at Landmark Park, SEACT, and the Wiregrass Museum of Art, where she served on the board. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and served for many years on the In Christ’s Name Committee.

Though her life was very full, her family was the center of it. Her grandchildren were her greatest joy, and she never missed a chance to attend their games, performances and special events. The legendary Cousin Camps held at her house many summers included crazy games, crafts, and fun memories.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sidney Edwin Timbie; and her brother, Ronald Werner of Kansas.

Survivors include her sons: Charles McRae of Memphis, Tennessee; Christopher McRae of Dothan, Alabama; William McRae (Shannon) of Dothan, Alabama; Christopher Timbie (Kandy) of Greensboro, North Carolina; Randoph Timbie (Chelli) of Greenville, Alabama; six grandchildren: Atticus McRae; Wills, Lib and Amelia McRae; Chrisann Timbie; and Lauraline Timbie; a sister, Miriam Winter (Dick) of Kansas; and brother Maynard Werner of Colorado.