Carol Susan (Herrin)

Roccaforte

Carol Susan (Herrin) Roccaforte was born on July 13th 1938 in Jacksonville, FL. She was “gathered to her people” (Numbers 27:13) from Bossier City, Louisiana on November 8th, 2026.

Carol was a native Floridian who lived on both coasts. She was the second of 4 siblings brought up in a humble home, yet rich in the priceless values of love and true commitment. She always enjoyed telling stories of her childhood, which included trips to her aunt and uncle’s farm in southeastern Georgia, daily outdoor playtimes with neighborhood children of all ages, and of her adolescent years participating in plays put on at her local church, where she would paint the back drops and provide the decoration for the scenes. Her artistic talent and love for all things beautiful was noticed at a very early age, and her favorite gifts were colored pencils and sketchbooks. She had a passion for making things beautiful. She loved to sketch, paint, make seasonal floral arrangements, wreaths and window decorations that gave the appearance of stained glass.

Her life was characterized by her love for the Lord, which was evidenced in service, hospitality and prayer, beginning with her family and extending to all she met. As a young wife and mother she participated in many church activities that included Vacation Bible School in the summer, weekly Awana meetings during the school year, as well as opening her home to adults for Bible studies and Good News Clubs for children. After being widowed at a young age, she dedicated all her time to care for others. It brought her much joy to open her home to guests and all were welcome at her table, although she would fight off anyone who tried to wash the dishes. Also she was a true prayer warrior. Once you made it on her list, you would never be removed. She prayed diligently and consistently for family, friends and others she might have met on a plane or in a waiting room. Many times she rejoiced at answered prayers, sharing how her Heavenly Father had responded to her requests.

She is especially remembered by her grandchildren for Saturday morning breakfasts, personalized birthday cakes, Christmas gifts of tennis shoes, Legos for the boys and Barbie clothes for Bethany.

She loved flowers, birds and crossword puzzles. Among her most treasured possessions are her husband’s well worn Bible, her mother’s tattered daily devotional, and numerous family

photos. She has left us the rich legacy of quiet faithfulness and a life well lived.

The family is deeply grateful to all who aided in providing care for her in her final days.

Visitation will be Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10 AM, and a celebration of life service which will begin at 11 AM at Broadmoor Baptist Church, 4110 Youree Dr. Shreveport, LA 71105. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the ministries Carol valued, such as Christian Business Men’s Connection; CBMC, Inc. P.O. Box 8009

Chattanooga, TN 37414; Word of Life Argentina: Word of Life Fellowship - Donations PO Box 600 Schroon Lake, NY 12870 & Fellowship International Mission: 555 South 24th Street Allentown, PA 18104