Roach, Erma Rose Ord
Passed: 2012-07-27
Age: 85
Source: Jackson Herald
Death Notice:
Obituary Date: 2012-07-31
Information: Erma Rose (Ord) Roach, 85, of Ravenswood WV, departed this life July 27, 2012 in Ravenswood Village, Ravenswood, following an extended illness. She was born May 24, 1927 in New Haven, a daughter of the late Harry and Jenny (Hess) Ord. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Parsons WV. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, canning, and was a devoted wife and mother. Survivors inclue her husband, Rev. James Rankin Roach; daughters and sons-in-law, Irma Marlene (David) Goodrum of Marietta GA, Ramonda Lee (Jule) Bellegia of Lawrenceburg IN and Pelma Rose Wolfe of Ravenswood; brother, Richard Ord of New Haven; grandchildren, Rachel Wall, Richard Goodrum, Heather Ernst, Shawn Bellegia, Dr. Brandon Wolfe, Dr. Brett Wolfe, Lindsey Roth and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Jack and Milton Ord; sister, Della Newland. Services wer Monday, July 30, 2012, at 2 pm at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood WV. Pastor Mark Gerstell officiated. Burial followed in Ravenswood Cemetery, Ravenswood WV. Visitation was noon-2 pm prior to the service.