Clara Jones Rogers

Clara Jones Rogers, 98, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Mrs. Rogers was a lifelong member of First Church of the Brethren where she taught Sunday school for many years. Clara died unexpectedly in her home after enjoying a lifetime of good health. At the age of 16 she went to work at American Viscose where she met her husband of 42 years, James S. Rogers. Together they owned and operated Roger's One Hour Cleaners. Clara continued to run the business after his death until her retirement at age 68. Clara loved to laugh, dance, and sing. She loved to travel, especially to the beach. She was a member of the Lakeside Garden Club and enjoyed gardening and her flowers but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was the light of our lives and inspiration to all who knew her. Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Joyce R. Evans Shields, of Vinton, and Sharon R. Lipscomb, of Roanoke; grandchildren, Lori Evans Rosen (Carl), of Roanoke, James R. Shields (Tabatha), of Vinton, and Michael Cary Lipscomb II (Kristie) of Roanoke; greatgrandchildren, Hailey Clara and Trey Lipscomb; and niece and nephew, Judy Baird Holt (Ronnie), of Vinton, and Michael S. Ferguson (Ann), of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Dava Hensley officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009, and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.