Rochester, Wanda Gayle

Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Wanda Rochester
Wanda Rochester

Wanda Gayle Rochester, 75, Rossville, died on Monday, June 18, 2012 at a local health care facility.  

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, North Georgia area and member of East Ridge Church of Christ for over 40 years. In her free time, Wanda enjoyed quilting and spending time with friends and family. She especially enjoyed the many years she spent traveling. 

Survivors are her husband of 56 years, Harold Rochester, son, Glen (Kathy) Rochester, Ringgold, daughter, Alicia (Dennis) Guinn, Rossville, sister, Joan Shirk, Hixson, grandchildren, Jeremy (Lesleigh) Guinn, Salida (Craig) Brooks, Joshua (Staci) Rochester, Nathan (Ashley) Rochester, great-grandchildren, Madison, Brock, and Easton Rochester, Leah Brooks, and Rhys Guinn.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, in the funeral home chapel with Minister Charles Cochran officiating.  Interment will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, Tn. 37416.

The family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m. on Wednesday, at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.


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