passed away at the home of her daughter, Ms. Teri Rochelle Gathings.
Her husband, Kenneth Rochelle preceded in death. Mrs. Rochelle was
born in Dallas, TX. on August 22, 1930 to the parents of M.T Ryan and
Birdie Kelly Ryan of Reagan TX. She graduated from Sunset High
School in Dallas TX. in 1948. After graduation, she came to visit her
aunt, Mrs. Audrien Hartman where she met Kenneth Rochelle of
Marlin, TX. They married in 1950 and continued to live in Marlin, TX
until 1954. They move to Dallas, TX and then to Duncanville, TX where
they lived until 1987. Upon the death of her husband she moved to her
mother's home place in Reagan, TX.
While living in Dallas, she was a secretary for an insurance agency.
Upon moving to Reagan, she took over the cattle operation started by
her husband. During her 60's she went to work at the Hobby Unit in the
mail room.
Mrs. Rochelle is preceded in life by her brother; Mr. Ralph
Ryan and sister-in-law, Mrs. Tereasa Ryan; daughter; Ms. Teri Rochelle
Gathings; her son, Reese Rochelle; and her grandchildren Ryan
Gathings, Reid Gathings, Regan Gathings, and Nicole Rochelle
Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30th at the Waite cemetery in Reagan TX. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to
the American Cancer Society or the Diabetic Association.
