Mary Ann Rochester

Mary Ann Rochester obituary, Winston-Salem, NC

Mary Ann Rochester

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22

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11:00 a.m.

St. John's Lutheran Church (Winston Salem, North Carolina)

Winston, Salem

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Mary Rochester Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carolina Cremation Center on Nov. 7, 2025.

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Mary Ann Rochester, 79, of Winston Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Trellis Supportive Care on October 23, 2025. Born in Baraboo, Wisconsin, Mary was known by all who knew her as a wonderfully giving person. Mary spent her career in the banking industry and was known for her customer service and attention to detail.
She is survived by her sons, James Rochester (Joy) and Matthew Rochester (Karin); her grandchildren, Gloria, Kaela Grace, Theophilus, Hannah and Chloe; her sister, Nancy Malloy (Dean); and her nieces, Brenda (Brett), Cassandra (Tim), and Christina (Brian). Mary's love for her family was what she lived for, and she cherished every moment spent with them.
A memorial service will be held on November 22nd, 2025 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Winston Salem, to honor Mary's legacy, laughter, and the light she brought into the world. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved

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Upcoming Events

Nov

22

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

St. John's Lutheran Church (Winston Salem, North Carolina)

Winston, Salem

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Carolina Cremation Center