Dewitt Obits

Virginia L. Rogers of Monticello

Virginia L. Rogers, 82, of Monticello, passed away at 12:05 a.m., on November 14, 2012 at the Kirby Medical Center, Monticello.

Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home with Bob Lane officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Monticello Township Cemetery.

Virginia was born August 4, 1930, in Monticello the daughter of Wade and Emma (Flora) Drawhon. She married A. Loren Rogers on August 21, 1948 in Morgansfield, KY. He passed away March 15, 2001.

Surviving are her children; Tod (Marsha) Rogers, Randy Rogers, and Shelley Rogers all of Monticello. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 1 son (Tim Rogers).

Virginia was lifelong resident of Monticello and more than just a house wife, she was a farm wife. Virginia also volunteered at the Piatt County Nursing Home, was a charter member of the Piatt County Trailblazers, and was a Piatt County 4-H leader. Virginia enjoyed her yard work, gardening, and reading; however she loved her dogs and was especially proud of and loved her family.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Piatt County Nursing Home or the Piatt County Animal Shelter.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mackey-wrightfuneralhome.com