Rochelle Hall McAbee, 82, of Lizella, GA passed away on May 23, 2018. Rochelle was born April 30, 1936. In Charleston, SC to the late Roma and Henry Hall. A graduate of Furman University and a Masters degree from Middle Tennessee State University, she also had an Instructional Supervision Six-Year Certificate from the South Carolina Department of Education. Rochelle taught 25 years at Heard Elementary. She taught music to the youth of Vineville Baptist for close to 35 years as well as music to elementary students at Windsor Academy and was a member of choral groups in Charleston, South Carolina, Greenville, South Carolina and Macon. A member and former president of the Morning Music Club. She was also was a member of the Choral Society of Middle Georgia, Weeds and Seeds Garden Club, and Heart and Sole Line Dancers. Rochelle was a long time member of the Vineville Baptist Choir. Her memory will forever be treasured by her husband, Harold McAbee, children, Lyen McAbee, and Trina(Barry) Duffey; grandchildren, Justin Duffey, Ethan (Crystal) Duffey, and Dagan Duffey. She is also survived by her brother, Lamar Hall and sisters, Sarah Faulkenberry and Merle Leatherwood. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the Vineville Baptist Church, 2591 Vineville Avenue Macon, Georgia 31204. Dr. Richard Kremer will be conducting the service. The family will have a time of visitation, Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. till service time in the church.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request donations be given to Vineville Baptist Church, 2591 Vineville Ave, Macon, Georgia 31204.
Friends may sign the online register at www.fairhavenmacon.com.
Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.