Ms Rose’s daughter, Jessica, spoke with court reporters following the verdict.
She described her mother as a “strong, brave, vibrant woman” who enjoyed living in Brantham and felt safe there.
“We will not forget the wonderful woman she was and the light that she brought to everybody’s life,” she said.
“She was a wonderful grandmother and mother, and she brought love and happiness to all the people she touched. She was incredibly brave.
“I am so incredibly proud of the woman that she was and the legacy that she has left and it will remain in her children and grandchildren.
“It is incredibly sad that she will not get to live the life that she should and that she was taken from us so horrifically.”
Ms Cox thanked the police, jury and the Brantham community that had supported them and said “an evil, that should have been locked away, has been able to hide in plain sight”.
“It is hard to put into words how dramatic and horrific this past year has been,” she added.