Dr. Rose Maria McCarthy Anding was born in Mississippi. Anding, Executive Director of the Restoration Christian Outreach Community, overseas the humanitarian programs being operated by the Early & Lettie Simmons Foundation for Humanity in honor of her parents, to help those who are ensnared by the addition of any kind. She is a widower, mother, step-mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

In 2018, at the age of 80, Rose received her Doctor of Ministry. To learn more that would enable her to help those with addiction, in 2016, she received a master’s degree in counseling, focused on addiction and recovery. In 2014, she received a Master of Divinity in Chaplaincy.