In Loving Memory

Rose "Rosie" Mary Gothia

3/1/1921 — 7/22/2017

Clayton-Thompson

A Life Remembered

Obituary

Rose "Rosie" Mary Gothia March 1, 1921 - July 23, 2017

Rose ‘Rosie” Mary Gothia, 96, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017.

Rosie was born on March 1, 1921 in Port Arthur to parents Mattie (LeBlanc) and Ben V. Gomez. She was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and a member of St. James Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Altar Society. Rosie worked at Murphy’s Cake Shop as a cake decorator. She also worked as a school crossing guard with Port Arthur PD. Rose enjoyed crocheting hats for the Seaman Center, playing cards, going to the casinos, working in her yard, and watching the Astros play. Rosie was a loving person who loved spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Anthony Gothia; her son, Dale Anthony Gothia; her daughter, Bobbie Jean Gothia Hebert; her brothers, Thomas Gomez, Ben Gomez; her sisters, Violet Girrouard and Blanche Resch.

Rosie is survived by her son, Thomas Gothia and wife, Deborah of Crystal Beach; her daughter, Cindy Gothia-Vallet and husband, C. O. of Orange and daughter in law, Patty Gothia of Crystal Beach. She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 from 11 AM until 12:30 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home, with a graveside service to be held at 1 PM at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, under the direction of Clayton Thompson Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 15829 Arlington, VA 22215 or www.diabetes.org .

The family would like to express a special thank you to Ms. Wanda for the love and care given to Rosie.

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Lisette Hodges July 26, 2017

Rosie was such a pure spirit. Angels rejoiced at her homecoming! My heart goes out to her family.

Jennifer Devillier July 26, 2017

Cindy, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mother. I only got the opportunity to meet her once but she was a very sweet lady and I know she will be missed.

Guy Jaetzold July 25, 2017

Remembering your family at this time. Prayers and thoughts.

Tobin Weaver July 25, 2017

My thoughts & prayers go out to the whole family! Tommy, I never got to know your Mother, but I know she must have been a wonderful person & proud of the fine son she raised. Deepest sympathy for you, Deb & the entire family.

Kyle July 25, 2017

Praying for the family.

Kathy Granger July 24, 2017

Dear Cindy, Tommy & ALL - Honestly cannot imagine the loss you are all feeling. Rosie was a one of a kind! Cherish those precious memories of all the wonderful times y'all shared, and lessons she taught you. I know I was Blessed to have known her the few years I did and witnessed the woman and Matriarch she was. Peace be with you all My Friends. Sending Love & Prayers

Steven Malone And Chris Woods July 24, 2017

We would like to give our deepest condolences to Rosie's family on her passing, God blesss Yall and God be with Yall in your time of greif.

Phyllis Gail B. Latiolais July 24, 2017

Much love to all the Family. Praying for God's peace & comfort for you.

Laurie Bouillion Larrea July 24, 2017

God bless you all as you celebrate a life well lived. She was a strong woman, a beautiful woman, and she lived an amazing life. Cindy and Tommy, be strong, be comforted. She is at peace.

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