Karla Schwanewede Rose, 82, of Colonial Heights, died on Friday, June 27, 2008 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Friedrich and Meta Garbade Schwanewede. Mrs. Rose was the widow of Garnett Lee Rose, and was preceded in death by a son, Gary Lee Rose. She is survived by her son, Glenn E. Rose of Colonial Heights; along with numerous nieces and nephews in Germany and West Virginia. Committal services will be private. The family will receive friends from 2 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2008 at the residence of Glenn Rose. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights chapel of the E.. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.