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Alice Rohrbach Obituary
Mrs. Rohrbach was a gentle and caring person, who loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was greatly loved by all who knew her. Her favorite pastime was working in her flower beds and brushing her "lap cat", Simba.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Richard Jr.; and a sister, Nannie Mae Dixon.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Richard Carl Sr. of Poquoson; a daughter, Patty Walls and husband, Bob of Richmond; five sons, Sterling and wife, Teddy, Wayne and wife, Sue, all of Yorktown, Jim and wife, Inez, Gary and wife, Linda, all of Poquoson, and Bobby and wife, Carol of Saluda; a daughter-in-law, Gladys Rohrbach of Yorktown; a sister, Rosa Forrest and husband, Tom of Poquoson and their two sons; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home by Pastor John Pouchot. Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton.
The family would especially like to thank the staff of Bayside Convalescent Center, Poquoson, for their loving care and support. Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alice Rohrbach
Sharon Rohrbach-Stevens
January 5, 2009
Grandma, you will always be special to me. I will always remember your sweet smile and kindness. If everyone could be as loving and kind as you the world would be a better place. I always looked forward to visiting you. I always left feeling better. You were a lovely lady. Everyone including, Simba will miss you! Love Always,Sharon Rohrbach-Stevens
Tim Rohrbach
December 13, 2008
The last time I saw my grandmother in her home, everyone left us for a few moments and I asked her if she knew God. She turned and looked at me and smiled and said "Yes". Wanting to know if she really knew the God of the Bible, I asked her if she had accepted Jesus Christ as her saviour. Grandma looked straight at me and said, "Yes I have. If only all of our family would." I am saddened to no longer have her with us here but I am happy about where she is. Grandma said "Yes" to Jesus and so do many others in our large family. This is the most important decision we will ever make. We are not talking about religion or some fairytale. This is reality and it is serious! I pray that you will make the right decision as well.
Evie Insley (Jones)
December 11, 2008
Patty, You mom was the most wonderful lady, I was so fortunate to spend to be able to spend time with you and your mom as we grew up, she had the sweetest voice and never had a bad word to say about anyone. May God be with you and all your family during this time of loss.
December 11, 2008
My condolence to the Rohrbach Family.
Miss Alice - what a great person. I was fortunate to have her as my roommate at the convalescent home in Yorktown in Oct 70. She was such a caring person, having a good word for everybody. May she rest in peace.
Sonja Fuentes
Newport News
juanita halliday
December 11, 2008
Sterling, We are sorry to hear about your mom. Please know Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Love, Juanita and family
Elizabeth Dorsey Capps
December 10, 2008
Jimmy, I was sadden to hear about your mom's death. She was such a kind person to me each time we spoke. You had a wonderful mother and best friend. Just remember this , Memories are a gift from God that death cannot destroy. May God give you and your family comfort in your hearts. May God bless you and your family. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Lorrie Rohrbach Futrell
December 10, 2008
Grandma,
Where do I begin? Your Love was never ending. I know Daddy is glad to see you, but we sure do hate to lose you here. Thank you for your loving Son, my Daddy. We will never forget all of the Love you shared with your family.
Love you Forever!!!
Lorrie Rohrbach Futrell
Lisa Rohrbach
December 10, 2008
Grandma, You were a precious gift to all who knew you. Your kindness, gentleness, and loving spirt will forever be remembered. Thank you for blessing me with a loving father who cared for us just as you cared for him as a child: sacrifice, love, joy, and happiness. What comforts me is the fact that I know the two of you are together in Paradise and probably having the time of your lives! You will be truly missed. When I hear the wind whisping through the pine trees, the smell of the marsh, the purring of my kitty...remember everyone...it's kitty not cat!!!....I will be reminded of you and your loving kindness. Love you forever and always.
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