Mae Iker Rose, 87, of Lexington, KY passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. She was born May 19, 1939 in Mt. Sterling, KY to the late Joe and Bertha Iker. She attended Slate Creek Pentecostal Church in Means, KY.

She is survived by her children, Ricky Rose of Lexington, KY, Kim Long (Anthony) of Lexington, KY and Darla Slone of Lexington, KY; grandchildren, Hannah Slone (Hunter Noble), Aaron Long (Gracelyn Seivers) and Jordan Long (Cameron Sadler); great grandchildren, Grayson Wayne Long, Evelyn Mae Long and Cason Brooks Noble; and sisters, Nettie Centers of Mt. Sterling, KY and Nellie Bellamy of Mt. Sterling, KY.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by sisters, Virginia Iker, Mina Iker, Maudie Parker, Lucy Stockdale, Lily Story, Annie Vivian and Bessie Rader; and brothers, George Iker, Robert Iker and John Iker.

Funeral services will be held 1 PM, Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Taul Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Larry Williams, Jr officiating, burial following at Iker Cemetery. Visitation will be held 12 PM-1 PM, Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Taul Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers will be Michael Martin, Hunter Noble, Cameron Sadler, Aaron Long, Anthony Long and Tim Long.