Rose Ann

"Rodie" Roussel Martin

Rose Ann "Rodie " Roussel Martin

^" I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."

Rose Ann "Rodie" Martin a native of Hester and resident of Pierre Part was called home on Tuesday, November 15.  She was 75 years old.   She is survived by her beloved husband, Gary "Bozo" Martin, Sr. two sons, Gary "Bo" Martin, Jr., (Terri), and Brad Martin, (Nikki).  Four grandchildren, Thomas and Lance Martin and Avery and Jake Martin.  Rodie was born on June 20, 1947, to the late Richard Roussel, Jr. and Victoria Loupe Roussel and was one of their ten children. She is survived by her siblings, Denise Hymel (George "Scrap"), Sybil Borne (Terry), Richard III, "Ricky" Roussel (Barbara), Timothy "Timmy" Roussel (Linda), Craig Roussel (Mary), Jenell Gaudet (Carl), Elizabeth "Teeka" Weber (Nathan), Bernadette "Bernie" Robichaux (David) and Wendy Sauber (Sean).

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Richard Roussel, Sr. and Denise Fabre Roussel, and her maternal grandparents, Clarence Loupe and Lena Zimmer Loupe.

Always the caregiver, Rodie chose Nursing as her career., She graduated from Charity School of     Nursing in 1968.  She began her nursing career at St. James Parish Hospital and then worked as an Occupational Nurse for Freeport Chemical.  She then advanced to a position with Human Resources, eventually becoming Manager of Administration. After her retirement, she returned as a volunteer at her local hospital and community. She was one of the founding members of Relay for Life for St. James Parish.

After her parents died, she took on the role of matriarch of the family.  She loved Christmas, and when the family would meet to open gifts, she played Santa and gave everyone a gift, usually something she and "Bo" made themselves.  That was over 80 wrapped gifts.

She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her cheerful and loving personality, and great generosity.  She never met a stranger and people were naturally drawn to her. Her ability to handle tough situations, made her the go to person when you needed help or advice.  Her strong faith in God and tremendous courage made her resilient in the face of all adversity.

Her family would like to thank Dr. Laura Chauvin and staff at Thibodeaux Cancer Center, Dr. Courtney D. Dinardo, MD Oncologist and staff at MD Anderson Hospital, Dr. Cullen Ocmond and staff and Dr. Halina E. Polek-Nowakowska, Gastroenterologist and staff.

Visitation, Saturday, November 19, 2022, at St. Joseph Church from 8am- 11am followed by followed by Mass of Christian Burial.

A Nightingale Tribute, remembering a nurse, will be presented during the wake at 10:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society.

To view or sign the online guest book, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com