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Obituary of Sarah Melinda Rochester
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Sarah M. Eller Rochester, 76, of Bryson City went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday May 15, 2024. She was born June 08, 1947, to the late Everett and Leona Jumper Eller. An avid reader, she enjoyed working Jigsaw Puzzles, Sarah was a true homemaker she loved to garden, can, and cook. Her biscuits and gravy were a family favorite.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by: Her husband of 57 years Carl Edward Rochester; a son Scott Nathaniel Rochester; and a brother Steve Eller.
She survived by Her son Chuck Edward Rochester; A daughter- in-law Wendy Rochester; 2 grandchildren Krisna Rochester Ashe (Jeffrey), Matthew Rochester (Emily), a granddaughter of the heart Kayla Fortner Arellano (Jose); a great-granddaughter Koraline Eliza Arellano, and a great-grandson who will be making an appearance shortly. She is also survived by 7 siblings: David, Johnny, Kenny, Raymond, Joyce, James, Ricky; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Funeral Services will be held Monday May 20, 2024, at 2pm at the Chapel of Crisp Funeral Home with the Rev. Justin Ledford and Bro. Johnny Mitchell Officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the services with burial following at Swain Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be: Jeffrey Ashe, Jose Arellano, Matthew Rochester, Greg Fortner, Rick Eller, & Ben Frey
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday, May 20, 2024
Chapel of Crisp Funeral Home
669 Highway 19 South
Bryson City, North Carolina, United States
828-488-3222
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Monday
20
May
Funeral Service
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Monday, May 20, 2024
Chapel of Crisp Funeral Home
669 Highway 19 South
Bryson City, North Carolina, United States
828-488-3222
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