Dorothy Rochester Morgan

Death is nothing at all, I have only slipped away into the next room. Whatever we were to each, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me. Let my name be the household word it always was. Let it be spoken without effort. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was, there is absolutely unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of your mind because I am out of your sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near just around the corner"¦All is well. Nothing is past, nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before, only better, infinitely happier and forever we will be one together. Author Henry Canon Scot Holland. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother, devoted wife, grandmother and great-grandmother, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, April 02, 2013 at age 82. Dorothy was born December 04, 1930. A native of Baton Rouge and a residence of Ventress. Born the second child of six children and first daughter of John U. Rochester and Dorothy Behrens Rochester. A longtime member of Istrouma Baptist Church, baptized by Dr. Sam Rushing, and a charter member of Broadmoor Baptist Church. She graduated from Istrouma High School in 1947. A member of the concert band and marching band under the direction of Charles Garchell. She was a member of the D.A.R. and the Daughters of 1812. She helped organize and co-sponsor the first Brownie Troop in Sherwood Forest in the 1960's. The greatest blessings of her life was her family, which brought her many times of joy and happiness. "Honey", as known by her grandchildren, spoiled everyone with her love and affection. Family was everything to her. She knew what was important, God and family. Dot had a tender, loving heart and spirit. Ensuring her children's success was of utmost importance. She had an endearing love for family, God, flowers and all God's creation. She had a willingness to serve others. She was an amazing dancer and an avid LSU Tiger fan. She treasured the memory of being in the LSU Stadium and witnessing Billy Cannon's legendary run. Her children are so grateful to have been blessed with such a wonderful mother. Through the years her husband and children were first in her life until something called "grandchildren" came along. "Honey" was dearly loved and adored by her grandchildren. She always had an open door to her home, to cook and share a meal with family and friends. Dot will always be remembered for her sharp wit, contagious laugh and terrific sense of humor. Her family would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Kenneth Civello and the emergency staff at Pointe Coupee General Hospital and Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents: John Underwood Rochester and Dorothy Behrens Rochester; two brothers: John Underwood Rochester II and Robert Robb Rochester; stepson: Brett Aaron Morgan; and grandson: John Dustin Alexander Dyer. Dorothy was survived by her husband of 38 years: Roger Patrick Morgan; six children: Jack N. Dyer Jr.&wife Linda, Ronnie P. Dyer, Dr. Charles "Foozy" Dyer&wife Alice, Dawn Dyer Tricou&husband Mark, Diette Dyer-Massey&husband Joel, and David C. Dyer; grandchildren: Charles P. Oliver, Denver A. Dyer, Dallas A. Dyer, William Adam Dyer, David N. Dyer, Amanda D. Dyer, Craig R. Dyer, Tyler E. Thompson, Tayler R. Thompson, and Dylan A. "Foozy" Dyer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, Friday from 10:00am until the religious service at 1:00pm, conducted by Rev. Wayne Austin. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.