Florence Evelyn Kay Rochester

Florence Evelyn Kay Rochester, wife of the late Steve Rochester, of Seneca, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the age of 100.

 

Born in Easley, SC, Mrs. Rochester was the daughter of the late Landrum Roe Kay and Rosa Lake Williams.

 

Mrs. Rochester was married to her beloved husband for 71 years. She was retired from the School District of Oconee County. She taught Sunday School for many years and served in the past as WMU President. She was a member of Seneca Baptist Church where she was a member of the Faith Sunday School Class and Ruth Roper Circle. She loved her family and friends and found it a joy to serve wherever she could.

 

Mrs. Rochester is survived by her sons: Don Rochester (Becky) and Earl Rochester (Cheryl); daughter: Judy Quarles (Mike); grandchildren: Wes Rochester, Caroline McFarlin (Chip), Paige Ausec (Jesse), and Kevin Quarles (Adrianna); and great- grandchildren: Brady, Cayman, Maggie, Susie, Jesse, and Kiara.

 

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Rochester was preceded in death by her brothers: Harold Kay and Ralph Kay.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Seneca Baptist Church with burial to follow at Oconee Memorial Park.

 

The family will receive friends on Wednesday at 10:00 AM, one hour prior to the service, at Seneca Baptist Church.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, Seneca Baptist Church, 1080 South Oak St., Seneca, SC 29678.

 

The family is at their respective homes.

 

Davenport Funeral Home in Walhalla, SC is in charge of arrangements.

Announcement courtesy of Whitlock Mortuary, Funerals and Cremations.