Rosemary Haas Williams

Rosemary Haas Williams was born on August 25, 1925, in New Orleans, LA. Rosemary was the fourth child of S.G. Frank and Roselynn Haas. She grew up in New Orleans, attended Newcomb College and earned a degree in Mathematics in 1947. She passed away peacefully on May 14th at Ollie Steele Burden Manor in Baton Rouge. Rosemary is survived by: Her sister, Patricia Haas Young and brother-in-law, Herbert F. Young, Sr. of Bay St. Louis, MS; and her sister in law, Victoria M. Haas of San Diego, CA. Her seven sons, Benjamin and his wife, Mary; Remy and his wife, Peggy; Clarke and his wife, Terri; and Miles and his wife, Martha, all from Baton Rouge; Chet and his wife, Arlene from Hilton Head Island, SC; Lawrence and his wife Debbie from New Orleans, LA; and Ralph Williams from Portland, OR as well as fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her father and mother; sister, Roselynn Haas; sister, Jane Haas Vincent; brother, S.G. Frank Haas, Jr.; and sister Gloria Haas. Called "Rosie" by her family and friends, she made her mark in our community. Rosie earned her Juris Doctorate in May 1974 at LSU while raising her seven boys. As one of her grandsons so eloquently expressed, "If this woman can raise seven successful boys on her own while putting herself through law school, then I know I can quite literally achieve anything I want." Giving back to the community was an important part of Rosie's life. She was a dedicated Catholic and active in her Church. Rosie was a sustaining member of Junior League of Baton Rouge, a Phi Mu Sorority alum, and served as President on the Board of Woman's Hospital. Through the years, Rosie was active in the schools and parishes that her children and grandchildren attended. Rosie instilled values within all of her family that they will treasure for a lifetime. She was a great conversationalist whose interest in others was apparent through her attentiveness and thirst for knowledge. As one of her granddaughters so appropriately stated, "She lived fully - not perfectly or without heartache or sorrow "“ but she always did the best with what she had." Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 20 at Rabenhorst Funeral Home at 825 Government Street from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Services will be held Thursday, May 21, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church at 2250 Main Street. Visitation at Noon and Funeral Mass at 1:00 pm, officiated by Father Trey Nelson. Internment following Mass at Roselawn Cemetary. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Brian, Bonner, Grant, Matthew, Benton, Mason and Collin Williams, Gregory Everett and Jackson Fager. The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Williamsburg Senior Living Community, the staff of Ollie Steele Burden Manor, the staff of Hospice of Baton Rouge and especially her wonderful caretakers Eunice Watkins, Evelyn Alleman, Edna Pugh, Etta Porter and her Goddaughter Helen Luikart Arnold. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Catholic High School, 855 Hearthstone Dr., Baton Rouge 70806 or Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, #A, Baton Rouge 70810.