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Jessie Rogers

1919 - 2015

Jessie Rogers obituary, 1919-2015, Savannah, GA

BORN

1919

DIED

2015

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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors - Hodgson Chapel

7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive

Savannah, Georgia

Jessie Rogers Obituary

Jessie Beckett Rogers - SAVANNAH - Jessie Beckett Rogers, 96, died Sunday, August 30, 2015. She was born August 20, 1919 in Lodge, SC to the late William L. and Ida Cobia Beckett. She grew up in Walterboro, SC and lived most of her life in Savannah. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, George R. Beckett, and her husband of 35 years, Robert M. Rogers, former owner of Don Auld's Prescription Shop. She was a former member of Local and State Pharmaceutical Auxiliaries, and a member of Bull Street Baptist Church and the Pilot Sunday School Class. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Gregory Beckett, of Walterboro, SC, Sandra Mahoney, of Richmond Hill, GA, Jenell Griffith, of Savannah, GA, Joanne McLaurin, of Savannah, GA, Cindy Dorsey, of Pomona Park, FL, Kinny McLaurin, of Rincon, GA, Mel McLaurin, of Richmond Hill, GA, and several other great-nieces and great-nephews. Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Remembrances may be made to Bull Street Baptist Church Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News September 1, 2015 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

Published by Savannah Morning News on Sep. 1, 2015.
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We just learned today of Mrs. Jessie's passing and are truly saddened. She was one the sweetest people I have ever met and the best neighbor anyone could ever wish for.

Carol Ann Daniel

September 26, 2015

We will greatly miss our sweet Aunt Jessie. I will always remember her sweet little laugh and holiday dinners at our house growing up.You will be missed by all you love you so. I have peace in knowing you are with your husband "Monkey" and my Mom, Lynda Rogers Graham having to best time catching up. Love you all here and know that everyone is in mine and my families prayers during this time.

Love, Ginger(Graham),Adam,Olivia and Harrison Wilkins

September 1, 2015

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Forest Lawn Memory Gardens

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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406

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