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Kerry Ann Roche
1962 - 2021
Kerry Ann Roche
1962 - 2021
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BORN
1962
DIED
2021
Kerry Roche Obituary
Our beautiful, strong, brave, and always loving angel here on Earth, Kerry Ann Roche passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 in Newport News, from complications of COVID. She was born on July 29, 1962 in Wurzburg, Germany, the second daughter of Col. David Roche and Eileen Ann (O’Connell) Roche. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Brendan Michael Roche who happily met her in Heaven. She is survived by her sisters Colleen O’Connell Roche and Erin Mary Matlock (nieces Maggie and Grace) of Fairfax Va. And her brother Timothy Patrick Roche of Newport News Va. She lived in many places in her life; Germany, Rhode Island, Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Kansas, Hawaii, and Maryland before moving to Hampton in 1984 and Newport News in 2005. She will be remembered for beautiful Irish twinkling eyes, her amazing smile, joy filled laughter and big happy “Hi!”, as well as her quick replies to the compliments (“You are so pretty!” “I know it.”). She said “Thank you Honey” from the moment she woke up until she went to bed: for helping her get dressed, get in/out of her wheelchair, eat/drink, being given her meds, brush her hair/teeth and even to accept the flag at our father’s burial.
Kerry will be laid to rest with her parents and brother in Hampton Veteran’s Memorial Gardens on Saturday, February 13th at 11am. Because of the horrible disease COVID that took Kerry from us, we will not be able at this time to gather together to celebrate her life. Therefore, we ask that you respectfully show your love and support by attending the graveside service virtually. The Facebook live link will be posted when the video begins on Saturday morning.CLICK HERE.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Catholic Charities https://www.cceva.org/ or the charity of your choice, in Kerry’s name. The family also invites you to celebrate her life and her impact on those around her through acts of kindness to those around you. Kerry was filled with pure love and the light of God. She shared it with everyone she ever met.
Charisse Vann
February 13, 2021
My sweet Kerry gained her wings. I will cherish the times I spent with you and everytime you called me honey.
Brittany Ziglar
February 13, 2021
Today, we mourn the loss of a beautiful soul, but we find peace, comfort, and love in the shared memories ❤
Kerry will be deeply missed!
Condolences to Collen & Kerry's support team
Dawn Sudhoff
February 13, 2021
Always remember her beautiful smile & Hello! Hugs to the whole family.
Rosilyn Dodson
February 13, 2021
I pray for your family Kerry, they love you so. I will miss your smile and the sweetest personality I’ve ever had the pleasure to encounter. Rest in God’s hands, forever free from the troubles of this world.
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Nina M
February 10, 2021
Sending hugs and prayers,
Felicia Tyler
February 9, 2021
I will miss the warm hello every time I saw you. You always had the brightest smile and asked how I was doing. I always admired the love Kerry's family had for her and always checked the mail for special cards. Kerry has rejoined her parents and brother and will continue to smile on us. Prayers for Kerry's family.
Elaine Powell
February 9, 2021
Kerry was a joy to be around, her smile and kind words will always be remembered. Until we meet again, rest my friend.
John Worley
February 9, 2021
.Kerry was such a kind soul and will be greatly missed. Her smile would light up any room. Prayers up.
Geraldine Ball
February 8, 2021
Rih kerry you will be missed
Vickie Guion
February 8, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lisa Schaffer-Harris
February 8, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear of Kerry's passing. My condolences to you especially Colleen, but also to all your family.
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