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SALLY ROGERS Obituary
Dr. SALLY ROSE ROGERS, PhD
Dr. Sally Rose Rogers, PhD in Classics, died Monday July 20, 2015 in Washington, DC. Sally was born on November 10, 1948 in Smithfield, NC. She was the first born daughter of John Patterson Rogers, Jr. (of blessed memory) and Martha Pridgen Rogers. She is also survived by her two sisters, Susan Rogers Einhorn (Marty) and Jean Rogers (George Bergantz) and her adored nephews Will and Jay Einhorn. Sally was the Valedictorian of her class at Brenau Academy. Sally received her Bachelors Degree in Classics with honors from UNC Chapel Hill, her Masters Degree in Classics from Florida State University and her Doctorate in Classics from Catholic University. Sally was a devoted Latin, classical Greek philosophy and English teacher from secondary to higher education. She also edited and researched scholarly texts for various publishers and was a lecturer at the University of Maryland. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Sally's life on August 1, 2015 at 2 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 301 A Street, SE, Washington, DC, 20003. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to 1365 Botetourt Gardens, Norfolk, VA 23517. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the love, kindness and friendship provided by Sally's many friends on Capitol Hill and the surrounding areas. They would also would like to thank the very talented and compassionate staff at George Washington University Hospital for their care for Sally during her final days.
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Cynthia Rena
June 6, 2018
I recently found a picture of Sally Rogers in my photo album from high school and decided to look her up online, which is how I found her Obituary. She was my Latin teacher at Osbourn High School in Manassas, Virginia for 4 years, from 1988 to 1992. I was so grateful to have had a role model who was truly an individual at a school that didn't value originality. Her class was the one place in that school that I felt safe from being bullied for not being like everyone else. She often planned Saturnalias to allow us to dress in togas and perform Classic works. As a writer and an artist, I looked forward to her classes, regardless of the problems I faced as a teen. She was an awesome teacher and person and I'm forever thankful that she was in my life. My sincerest condolences go out to the Rogers family. I hope you can take comfort in knowing that Sally positively affected many lives with her humor, dance, individuality, and kindness. She was a truly artist and scholar.
Renee Goldsmith
May 14, 2018
I knew Sally from our days teaching at Crossland HS in MD. She taught Latin and I taught Spanish. I think of her often. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kate Whittington Enchelmayer
November 11, 2015
I just read the announcement of Sally's passing in the Carolina Review. I actually just spoke of Sally last week. In my freshman year at UNC, I needed to change rooms in Spencer dormitory and I ended up in a triple with 2 junior transfers. Sally was our next door neighbor. I can still see her sitting on her bed, hair in rollers, surrounded by her beloved Grrek, Latin, and Classics. Since I was from Ohio, she constantly tried to imitate my accent which made us all laugh. She took me home for Thanksgiving that freshman year and I ate my first (and last) oyster...which is what we were discussing last week. I lost track of her when she left UNC which is sad, especially since my husband and I lived in Silver spring MD for 17 years. To the Rogers family, please know there are many of us who will remember Sally for a very long time.
Candice Graham
August 11, 2015
I loved Sally so mucg, I met her whike working on the Hill in 2000 and she was a good friend to me akways!
Maria Nunez
August 5, 2015
I met Sally in my first year at Brenau Academy, she had a beautiful Soul and was very smart. After she graduated from Brenau Academy we lost touch, Sally was a very caring and sweet person. She was one of my big sisters in 1966-67 Year. Wish we could have met again while I was living in Boston in later years. To the Rogers family my deepest sympathy and you are in my Prayes.
Diana Wallace
August 5, 2015
Dear family, so sorry for this great sadness. Met Sally 20 + years ago when I moved into her Apartment building. She loved and spoke often of her Family. She will be dearly missed by so many!
Rest in peace, Sally!
Your friend,
Diana Wallace
Beth Taylor
July 30, 2015
We are very sorry for your loss, dear Rogers family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rosemary Plakas
July 29, 2015
I'm so sorry to learn of Sal's passing. We met in the Rare Book Room at LC many years ago and have spent many happy times celebrating our mutual birthday and attending lectures and concerts together.
My sincere condolences to Sally's family.
Rosemary Plakas
Barbara Gauntt
July 28, 2015
We spent many hours at the barre together and shared many cups of coffee waiting for class. My condolences to Sally's family.
Holly McShane
July 28, 2015
Sorry to hear of Sally's passing - I have many funny memories of her in Smithfield, Washington DC and the Carolina coast as I have been friends with Jean since we were 15. What an accomplished scholar Sally was - a woman who knew her own mind. I had forgotten about her ballet, the picture is a nice reminder of her classical style. My heart goes out to her friends and family.
July 26, 2015
Mrs. Rogers, Susan and Jeanie, So sorry to hear about Sam.I have many good memories of her and your family. My best to all of you. Jeanette Spence Langley
Carol Parrish Becker
July 26, 2015
Sam was an original and a good friend.
Jane Williams Davis
July 26, 2015
I am sorry to hear of Sally's passing. Thinking of you all.
Cathy Elwell
July 25, 2015
A number of us in the D.C. area studied ballet with Sally years ago. We all are sorry to hear of her passing. She was one of the ballet studio family. Our heartfelt sympathies go to her family.
bob oswald
July 24, 2015
I knew Sally from the Hill, God Bless Sally. bob oswald
July 23, 2015
Sally was a special person. I am so sorry to hear of her death. We grew up together in Smithfield and I have many fond memories of her, especially in Latin class! May God give you comfort and peace. You are in my prayers.
- Gloria Little English
Jane Kate Brown
July 23, 2015
I am sorry to learn of the passing of Sally. We have been friends since childhood. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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