A powerful presence, a vibrant spirit, and an unwavering voice for justice — Ms. Rose Marie Lue-Hing, lovingly known as Mz. Rose was a force of nature whose impact rippled far beyond the borders of Milwaukee.
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 30, 1938, to Reverend Elijah Manning and Fannie Equilla Soward Reed, as Rose Marie Soward Reed was rooted in faith, purpose, and service from the very beginning. Her deep Catholic faith shaped her values and her voice — a voice heard in her workplace, across radio airwaves, city council chambers, and community forums as she championed truth, equality, and justice for all, especially Black women, and those in need. Her stand for social justice, community advocacy, and civic engagement will forever be in the history books of Milwaukee.
A devoted mother to her beloved son, Michael Douglass Lue-Hing (who preceded her in death on August 31, 2016), and a proud grandmother to Carrington Marie Lue-Hing, Mz. Rose often beamed about Carrington’s talent as a professional dancer — a gift she claimed was passed down from her days of dancing with joy and grace…