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CELEBRATION OF LIFE Earline Evelyn Roth n e Hatcher SUNRISE APRIL 16 1943 SUNSET JULY 6 2024 CELEBRATION OF LIFE FRIDAY JULY 19 2024 MOUNT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 1401 SIMON BOLIVAR AVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70113
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Obituary Earline Evelyn Roth n e Hatcher a lifelong resident of New Orleans Louisiana peacefully passed away on July 4 2024 at the age of 81 She was preceded in eternal life by her loving parents Irvin W Hatcher Sr and Rose Thomas Hatcher brother Irvin W Hatcher Jr sister in law Sylvia A Hatcher and dear nephew Irvin W Hatcher III Earline leaves to cherish her memories her daughter Rose Marie Roth grandson Jonathan C Bolden Destiny great grandchildren Jonathan Kyron Jaidyn Perry Laila Jazlyn and Jordan Bolden brother Gerald Hatcher adopted sister Patricia A Ginart and a host of other close relatives and friends Her passing marks the end of a life characterized by unwavering commitment to her family friends and community Earline devoted her life to improving public transportation and ensuring equity for all citizens of Greater New Orleans Her years long leadership of the RTA Special Transit Services Advisory Committee ensured that the voices of paratransit users and community partners were heard
Mrs Roth served on the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority RTA Board of Commissioners for 23 years from 1995 to 2019 including seven years as vice chairwoman Throughout her tenure she was a passionate champion for improving public transit access for senior citizens and people with disabilities Earline s dedication to public service earned her several accolades including the Governor s Volunteer of the Year Gold Award a Certificate of Appreciation from the President s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities and she was recognized as a CityBusiness Woman of the Year Earline s life was characterized by her commitment to family friends and community Her impact extended far beyond her immediate family touching the lives of countless individuals through her advocacy work and public service As a licensed cosmotologist Earline enjoyed sharing her original and eccentric creations in hair makeup and fashion She shared her talents with the Zulu Social Aide and Pleasure Club serving as the makeup artist for many Zulu kings queens and maids
As New Orleans bids farewell to one of its most dedicated public servants Earline Roth s legacy of compassion advocacy and tireless work for transit equity will continue to inspire future generations Her life serves as a testament to the power of dedicated public service and the profound difference one individual can make in their community For five decades Earline was instrumental in many successful political campaigns She stressed the importance of voter registration in her community She insisted that the candidates in whose campaigns she worked understood the importance of reaching out to the elderly and disabled constituents and she demanded that the outreach continued throughout their terms in elected office Earline leaves behind a legacy of compassion advocacy and service Her impact on the lives of countless individuals in New Orleans particularly those in the elderly and disabled community will be remembered for generations to come Her daughter whom she affectionately referred to as Marie and grandson Jonathan were the center of her world bringing her immeasurable pride and joy She will be deeply missed by her family friends and all those whose lives she touched through her tireless work and boundless dedication
Order of Service Processional Hymn This is the Day Opening Hymn Lead Me Guide Me Invocation Rev Limakatso Nare Pastor Mount Zion Lutheran Church P In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen P In Holy Baptism Earline Evelyn Roth was clothed with the robe of Christ s righteousness that covered all her sins St Paul says Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death C We were buried therefore with Him by baptism into death in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father we too might walk in newness of life For if we have been united with Him in a death like His we shall certainly be united with Him in a resurrection like His Kyrie Lord have mercy upon us Christ have mercy upon us Lord have mercy upon us Salutation and Collect of the Day P The Lord be with you C And also with you Let us pray O God of grace and mercy we give thanks for your loving kindness shown to Earline Evelyn Roth and to all your servants who having finished their course in faith now rest from their labors Grant that we also may be faithful unto death and receive the crown of eternal life through Jesus Christ Your Son our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God now and forever First Reading John 10 10 15 27 30 Elder James Randal Mount Zion Lutheran Church P This is the Word of the Lord C Thanks be to God Second Reading John 14 6 Elder James Randal Mount Zion Lutheran Church P This is the Word of the Lord C Thanks be to God
Psalm 23 Responsive Reading Elder James Randal Mount Zion Lutheran Church P The Lord is my shepherd I lack nothing C He makes me lie down in green pastures he leads me beside quiet waters P he refreshes my soul He guides me along the right paths for his name s sake C Even though I walk through the darkest valley I will fear no evil for you are with me your rod and your staff they comfort me P You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies You anoint my head with oil my cup overflows C Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever Verse Stand All Alleluia Alleluia Jesus Christ is the firstborn of the dead to Him be the glory and power forever Alleluia Third Reading Revelations 21 1 7 P This is the Word of God C Praise be to Thee O Christ Rev Limakatso Nare Apostles Creed P God has made us his people through our baptism into Christ Living together in trust and hope we confess our faith C I believe in God the Father Almighty maker of heaven and earth And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Spirit born of the Virgin Mary suffered under Pontius Pilate was crucified died and was buried He descended into hell The third day He rose again from the dead He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead I believe in the Holy Spirit the holy Christian Church the communion of saints the forgiveness of sins the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting Amen Reading of the Obituary Deslie Isidore Sermon Solo I Know It Was The Blood For Me Rene Bagneris Sermon Eulogy Rev Limakatso Nare
As New Orleans bids farewell to one of its most dedicated public servants Earline Roth s legacy of compassion advocacy and tireless work for transit equity will continue to inspire future generations Her life serves as a testament to the power of dedicated public service and the profound difference one individual can make in their community For five decades Earline was instrumental in many successful political campaigns She stressed the importance of voter registration in her community She insisted that the candidates in whose campaigns she worked understood the importance of reaching out to the elderly and disabled constituents and she demanded that the outreach continued throughout their terms in elected office Earline leaves behind a legacy of compassion advocacy and service Her impact on the lives of countless individuals in New Orleans particularly those in the elderly and disabled community will be remembered for generations to come Her daughter whom she affectionately referred to as Marie and grandson Jonathan were the center of her world bringing her immeasurable pride and joy She will be deeply missed by her family friends and all those whose lives she touched through her tireless work and boundless dedication
Words of Expressions Vice President of Mount Zion Lutheran Church Family Members Friends 2 Minutes Concluding Collect P The Lord be with you C And also with you P Let us pray Lord God our shepherd you gather the lambs of your flock into the arms of your mercy and bring them home Comfort us with the certain hope of the resurrection to everlasting life and a joyful reunion with those we love who have died in the faith through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God now and forever C Amen Benedicamus and Benediction P Let us bless the Lord C Thanks be to God P The Lord bless you and keep you The Lord make His face shines upon you and be gracious unto you The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace C Amen P Let us go forth in peace C in the name of the Lord Amen Closing Hymn Soon and Very Soon
Honorary Pallbearers Gerald Hatcher Jonathan C Bolden Sr Jonathan C Bolden Jr Kyron j Bolden Perry d Bolden Benjamin J Hatcher Sr Ray K McClelland Joseph Polk