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Bobbie Sue Long Rochester

February 26, 20167 Condolence

Bobbie Sue “Rain” Rochester, age 67 of Atlanta died Monday, February 22, 2016.  A native of Seneca, SC; she was born on March 23, 1948 to the late Eugene and Maebell Long.  She was a production manager for Capricorn Records.

On February 5, 2009,  Bobbie “Rain”  stepped into The Georgia Music Hall of Fame to take her place in music history beside such greats as Greg Allman, Little Richard, The Rolling Stones, Alan Walden, president of Walden Music, and developer of the famous song, “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd and Phil Walden, president of Capricorn Records. According to Phil Walden, “Rain was the most soulful person he had ever known.  Gary Montgomery, President of Left Lane Entertainment said, “She is a living legend, and the inspiration of many songs written at that time.”

She is survived by her only son, Stephen Rochester, daughter-in-law, Tammy Rochester; grandchildren, Brittney Rochester and Braylyn Rochester.  A private viewing and reflection of her life was held in the early morning hour on Friday, February 26, 2016.

 

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  1. Lory Ludwig

    February 28, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Now an angel in Heaven. I’ll never forget you, my friend. Til we meet again <3

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  2. Braylyn Rochester

    February 28, 2016 at 11:14 pm

    Miss you so much grandmother. Im going to miss going to your apartment and going to get us lunch. Favorite places was zaxby’s and McDonald cheese burger lol miss ypu so much every time I would leave your apartment i would give you a kiss on your cheek and say i love you my sweet baby.. Lol

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  3. Gary F. Montgomery

    February 29, 2016 at 2:42 am

    So long my dear Bobbie.
    I will miss your spark in my life. You were one in a million. There is a hole in my soul where you once lived.

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  4. Gary F. Montgomery

    February 29, 2016 at 2:47 am

    My sincere condolences are with you at this time.
    Bobbie was a special person and her friendship, I will always cherrish.

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  5. Kristine L. Gunter

    February 29, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    I had a chance to spend time with Rain a few years back. She had a very loving soul and left a mark in my life. She always kept in touch with people she held dear, no matter where her travels took her.
    To her family and those who hold her close, I am saddened by your loss. May the prayers, loving thoughts and guidance from above comfort you.
    Kristine Ludwig Gunter
    Cherokee, NC

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  6. Rob Duner-Fenter

    March 2, 2016 at 7:52 pm

    My deepest condolences to Bobbie’s son, Steven, and his family. Bobbie was a true original, a wonderful raconteur with a big heart, and very loyal to my family. I will miss her warmth, kindness and love. Rest in peace, Bobbie–you were loved by many and I feel fortunate to have known you, but certain you are around with us and happy to see those who left us too soon.

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  7. Gary and Robbie Montgomery

    March 3, 2016 at 4:15 am

    Bobbie was a dear friend and will be sadly missed. My wife and I send our sincere heartfelt condolences to her son Steven and his family.

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