Elsie Rochelle

Elsie Lee Rochelle passed from this life on November 17, 2020 in Hohenwald.

She was born May 2, 1926 in Kimmins, the daughter of the late Joseph Duncan Riley and Sophia Levisa O'Guin. Elsie was the youngest of seven children. She married Herbert Charles Rochelle on December 24, 1942 and they were married for 59 years before his death in 2002. During World War II, Elsie and Herbert moved to Oak Ridge for work. They were part of the workforce there that became known as The Secret City that built the atomic bomb. After the war ended, they moved back to Hohenwald. Elsie retired from the South Central Human Resources Agency as a dietary aide.

Elsie enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading, and was a lover of animals. The Bible was a favorite of hers to read as she would always have it close by her side. She was a compassionate and loving woman who cared deeply for her family, friends, and all those she knew. Her 94 years on this earth were a blessing to all those around her.

Elsie is survived by two sons, Mike Rochelle and wife, Delores, and David Rochelle and wife, Lorenda; three grandchildren, Starlene Lowe, Sharlene Rochelle and Nathaniel Rochelle; and two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Hannah Lowe.

Graveside service was conducted on Thursday, November 19 in the Swiss Cemetery with Glen Floyd officiating.

McDonald Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.