Rosemary Ducote Rachal

Rosemary Ducote Rachal, age 82, a native of Cottonport,and a resident of Port Allen, passed away October 15, 2025, at The Butterfly Wing of BRG Medical Center, after a hard fought, 5 year battle with cancer.

 She was a devoted homemaker, avid reader, and genealogy enthusiast. She also loved conquering puzzles and brain teasers, along with painting. Time fishing from the houseboat with her husband was much enjoyed, as long as there were no snakes around. 

She is survived by her two sons, Brent, and Keith and wife Carol; four grandchildren, Chad and wife Kaitlen; Allison, and Devin Rachal, and Briley Roberts; five great grandchildren; Oliver Mayes, Finley, Emmett, and Elliott Rachal, and Olive Hebert; sister Yvonne Wyble and husband Melvin; brothers Carl Ducote, and David Ducote and wife Karla, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Carwyn, parents, Anthony and Sadie Ducote, sister in law Kathryn Ducote, and nephews James and Joseph Ducote. 

The family would like to give huge thanks to the staff at La Plantation Retirement Community, Hospice of Baton Rouge, and her numerous caregivers.

 Visitation will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 369 Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen on Monday October 27th from 9am until 11am, with Mass following. Burial will be at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Baton Rouge at a later date.

 In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Hospice of Baton Rouge, or a charity of your choice.