1926
Melba
2015
Melba Rochester
April 29, 1926 — March 28, 2015
Melba Rochester
Easley
Melba Hughey Rochester, 88, wife of the late James Ralph Rochester, made her grand entrance into heaven Saturday, March 28, 2015. A heavenly host of angels were singing. James had his hand reaching out for her. Her mom gave her a warm hug. Jesus looked her in the eye and said, "Job well done, my good and faithful servant." Little Red" finally made it home.
Born in Easley, a daughter of the late Warren Thomas and Cora Lee Hughey, Melba, a graduate of Draughon's Business College. Melba and James owned and operated Rochester Christian Book Store beginning in 1957, which was a call from God, and the business still operates today in the old K-Mart Shopping Center in Easley, SC. She was a member of Georges Creek Baptist Church where she was formerly a GA leader and WMU President.
Melba, molded by her submission to God, was strong, and always gentle, giving, forgiving, supporting, loving, assertive, cared for the one she was with more than herself, and an incredible wife and mother. Her spirit will live with us forever.
Surviving are a son, David Rochester and wife, Dot, of Indian Harbor, FL; two daughters, Lynn R. Reid and husband, Joe, of Easley, and Sharon Rose Rochester of Anderson; grandchildren, Kayla Reid, Jonas Reid, Austin Reid, Emilee Rochester and Juliana Rochester. Also, her grand-nephew, Keefe Ray, his wife Clair and their children. Jeremy Hayes and Rosa Breeze are key surviving souls united with Melba.
Going on before her were siblings Hoke and Bruce Hughey, Louise Ray, and Bernice Cartledge.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 PM Wednesday at Georges Creek Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.
Memorials may be made to Georges Creek Baptist Church, 1991 Saluda Dam Road, Easley, SC 29640.
The family is at the home of Lynn and Joe Reid, 124 Woodward Way, Easley, SC 29640.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
Easley
Melba Hughey Rochester, 88, wife of the late James Ralph Rochester, made her grand entrance into heaven Saturday, March 28, 2015. A heavenly host of angels were singing. James had his hand reaching out for her. Her mom gave her a warm hug. Jesus looked her in the eye and said, "Job well done, my good and faithful servant." Little Red" finally made it home.
Born in Easley, a daughter of the late Warren Thomas and Cora Lee Hughey, Melba, a graduate of Draughon's Business College. Melba and James owned and operated Rochester Christian Book Store beginning in 1957, which was a call from God, and the business still operates today in the old K-Mart Shopping Center in Easley, SC. She was a member of Georges Creek Baptist Church where she was formerly a GA leader and WMU President.
Melba, molded by her submission to God, was strong, and always gentle, giving, forgiving, supporting, loving, assertive, cared for the one she was with more than herself, and an incredible wife and mother. Her spirit will live with us forever.
Surviving are a son, David Rochester and wife, Dot, of Indian Harbor, FL; two daughters, Lynn R. Reid and husband, Joe, of Easley, and Sharon Rose Rochester of Anderson; grandchildren, Kayla Reid, Jonas Reid, Austin Reid, Emilee Rochester and Juliana Rochester. Also, her grand-nephew, Keefe Ray, his wife Clair and their children. Jeremy Hayes and Rosa Breeze are key surviving souls united with Melba.
Going on before her were siblings Hoke and Bruce Hughey, Louise Ray, and Bernice Cartledge.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 PM Wednesday at Georges Creek Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.
Memorials may be made to Georges Creek Baptist Church, 1991 Saluda Dam Road, Easley, SC 29640.
The family is at the home of Lynn and Joe Reid, 124 Woodward Way, Easley, SC 29640.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Melba Rochester, please visit our flower store.
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