Rossie "Rose" Bourgeois McKnight entered eternal rest on Friday, August 21, 2020 at the age of 81. She was born on July 23, 1939 to the late Isreal and Mathilda Bourgeois in Ponchatoula, LA. Rose was a homemaker devoted to caring for her family. She was preceded in death by the late Paul "Mac" McKnight, Sr., her husband of 60 years. Beloved mother of Charles Bourgeois Sr., Gwendolyn Brock (Andrew), Paul, Nadine, Mary, Edward, John (Angela), Patricia (Michael) McKnight and Angel McKnight Washington (Lloyd). Sister of Oscar Bourgeois, Alice Singleton, Pearl Stewart and Charlene Destin; the late Clifford, Edward, Isreal, Jr., Joel, Roland Bourgeois, Evelyn Hughes, Mary Ray and Shirley Cole. Also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, parents and siblings, Rosie was also preceded in death by three grandchildren.A private family only funeral service honoring the life of Rossie "Rose" Bourgeois McKnight will be held in the Chapel of Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 10 AM, Bishop Ronnie London, Officiating. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all in attendance are required to adhere to all restrictions mandated by the State of Louisiana. You must wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Interment Providence Memorial Park. A public drive through viewing will be held at Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip Street on Monday August 31,2020 from 3pm-5pm. Please remain in your vehicles.