Rose Rita Verderame Meyers

Rose Rita Verderame Meyers passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020, at the age of 93. Rose Rita was born on December 21, 1926. She was born and raised in New Orleans and a resident of Old Jefferson for 58 years.

Rose Rita is survived by her three daughters; Janice Charles (Bill), Cheryl Bowman (Bobby), and Maria Lambert (Dave), a brother Pascal Verderame (Hermine), six grandchildren; Ashley Bowman, Abby Tizzard (Kyle), Glenn Lambert (Lisa), Billy Charles, Jr. (Kim), Jeff Charles (Cindy), Greg Charles (Sarah), 10 great-grandchildren; Jonathan Charles, Mallorie Tizzard, Kade Tizzard, Emory Lambert, Victoria Lambert, Savannah, Keira, Drew, CeCi and Livi Charles and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rose Rita is proceeded in death by her husband; Byron H. Meyers, her parents; Pascal Verderame and Katherine Greco Verderame, sisters; Felicia Verderame, Sarah Leger, Marie Gennaro, and a brother; Vincent Verderame.

Rose Rita worked for the Jefferson Parish School System between the years of 1963 – 1989. Rose Rita enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Rose Rita was a loving and caring person who was always there any time anyone was in need. Taking care of her family and friends was always done lovingly without hesitation and was never thought of as her job.

Rose Rita was a member of; Cefalutana Society, Jefferson Golden Age Club, Fun Seekers, Louisiana Woman Educators, NAIM Society, St. Agnes’ Altar Society, and the Cathedral Stars.
The family would like to especially thank Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living Center and Ormond Care Center for their compassionate care.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, on Monday, March 2, 2020, starting at 10:30 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in the Chapel at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in Greenwood Mausoleum.

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