Sister Katie Rose Anderson-Rochelle, 91, of Jennings, LA., transitioned from earthly labor to heavenly reward on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at her residence.  Sister Rochelle was born on September 10, 1933 in Jennings, LA to her loving parents, Gladys Berniece Guidry-Anderson and Charles Willie Anderson, Sr.  She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church, pastored by Reverend Gerald W. Perkins, Sr.  Upon completing high school, Sister Rochelle attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA., where she earned a Bachelor of Arts & Master of Education.  She earned 30-hours above her Master Degree at Texas Southern University.

Sister Rochelle was a long-time Organist for the Choir at Union Baptist Church.  She also served as the Pianist for B.T.U., Sunday School Teacher,  Sister Rochelle was a Retired Educator after 30+ years of dedicated service as a 2nd grade teacher at Central Elementary.  Sister Rochelle was active in her community, serving on the Board of Zigler Museum, the Board of the Jeff Davis Arts Council, and the Board of Carnegie Library. She was a faithful member of National Association of University Women, the Rosebud Chapter #5 Order of Easter Star, and the Cora McZeal Circle Mission.

Sister Rochelle was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert D. Rochelle, Sr; two children, Wilbert David Rochelle, Jr. and Wilberta Davida Rochelle; her parents, Charles Willie Anderson, Sr. and Gladys Berniece Guidry-Anderson; her brother, Charles Willie Anderson, Jr.

Sister Rochelle leaves to cherish her memory and legacy, one son; Wendell Barry Rochelle (wife, Wyndy) of Denver, CO; two grandchildren, Wilbert Barry Rochelle and Shannon Marie Rochelle; a host of great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Union Baptist Church in Jennings, LA.  Reverend Gerald W. Perkins, Sr. will officiate.  A visitation will be held in the Church Chapel at Semien-Lewis Mortuary on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and will resume on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at Union Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Parkview Cemetery in Jennings, LA under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings, LA.