Theresa

Rocker

Theresa "Tit" Louise Rocker, aged 85, passed away on March 28, 2024, at her residence in Citronelle, AL, transitioning from this life to eternal life. Theresa was born on November 28, 1938, in Mount Vernon, AL, to the late Northea Butler and Arnesa Sole. Theresa grew up in the Happy Hills neighborhood of Mobile. After graduating from the Mobile County Training School, Theresa married Earlmer (Peanut), her childhood sweetheart and soulmate. She often bragged that she knew they were going to get married when she was five and he was seven years old. As a military family, they experienced life both overseas and stateside. While primarily focusing on her role as a stay-at-home mother, Theresa worked as a Certified Nurse's Aide to support her family financially. Theresa's fondness for gardening was well-known, and she delighted in cultivating plants and fruit trees in every place she called home. Her passion for gardening blossomed into a thriving business when she founded E & T Nursery in California.

Theresa's nurturing spirit extended beyond her immediate family. In 1977, she became a foster parent in California, after responding to a television ad, but even before that, she took in neighborhood children temporarily during family crises. In May 1986, she was honored as Foster Mother of the Year by the Social Services Department of Santa Barbara County and the Minority Homes for Minority Children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Earlmer Rocker, sister Arnessa A. Sole, brother Tony Anthenic Sole, son Michael Rocker, grandson Joseph "JoJo" Lee Washington, Jr., and granddaughter Tayeana Marie Moore.

She reaffirmed her faith through Baptism on November 23, 2014, at Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, finding solace and strength in her devotion. Theresa was a devoted wife, mother, and family-oriented person.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Ric (Fiancée Jarrolyn) Rocker of Wichita, KS; Rosalind (Martin) Anthony of Ogden, UT; Reggie (Fiancée Chuwatta) Rocker of Leakesville, MS; Dr. Sharon (Forever Life Partner Frederick) Shaw of Tampa, FL; and Deidra Rocker of Jacksonville, FL; daughter-in-law Dhannell (Michael) Rocker, Los Alamitos, CA; and Foster Son Scott Williams, Mountain Home, ID, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, numerous foster children, foster grandchildren, and a large extended family of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Theresa was known for her generosity, often buying gifts with others in mind and sharing them freely. During her free time, she enjoyed indulging in shopping excursions and playing Bingo.

Visitation will be held at Reese Funeral Home on Friday, April 5, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. The visitation will continue on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Olivette Missionary Baptist Church from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM funeral service.