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ROGERS, Annie Laura Annie Laura Rogers, one of the last vestiges of the American West and a stalwart of Texas dancehalls, passed away under the brilliant light of the moon on January 30, 2018 in Lubbock, Texas. She was 91 and proud of every year! Annie was born in 1926 in Eden, Texas. She was the middle, and last surviving child, of six siblings. Hence earning her the family title of "Last One Standing". Annie was a product of her Texas heritage. Her great-great grandparents served at the Alamo, and she was a proud member of both the Daughters of the Texas Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her father, Carroll Fulcher, broke horses for the U.S. Calvary, was elected Sheriff of Concho county and later became one the deputized Texas Rangers who closed in on Bonnie and Clyde. Her mother was Tereecie Fulcher, who raised the family in the Great Depression after Carroll's death in 1936. Annie was fiercely independent and was a strong advocate for education, especially for women. When she was a girl, her family moved to New Mexico where she lived in several places including Elida and Truth or Consequences. She put herself through New Mexico State University while raising three children and working full-time for the state of New Mexico. Annie firmly believed true freedom stems from constant learning and relentlessly encouraged everyone she knew to pursue higher education. Annie Laura had an unsinkable and determined spirit. No problem was insurmountable if we just "got after it". No matter the obstacle, it was certainly "no hill for a climber". She retired from her job with the State of New Mexico in her 50's, an age when most folks are slowing down, to launch, Annco Inc., which became one of the most successful management consulting companies in its niche. In1984, Annie returned home to Texas, settling in Austin. Above all, Annie was a lady who made an effort to enjoy life and have fun. After retirement, Annie and friends were regulars at dancehalls across Texas, including Schulenburg and New Braunfels. In Austin, she was a regular at the Broken Spoke, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Sons of Herman, and could usually be spotted wearing her ruby-red Ropers. Many of her happiest times were at the VFW dances where she cajoled everyone on to the dance floor to two-step, jitterbug, and of course, "Waltz Across Texas." Annie had a long list of personal and professional accomplishments, but her greatest gratification and delight were in the triumphs of her three children, Carroll Benton Rogers, Jackie Ann Rogers, Mary Jayne Rogers, their spouses, children and great-grand-children. Annie's Family request in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Carillon Foundation, 1717 Norfolk Avenue Lubbock, TX 79416 or https://www.heifer.org/gift-catalog/empowerment/send-a-girl-to-school-donation.html
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Aunt Annie was one of a kind!
February 11, 2018
I'm truly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to strengthen each of you.
February 1, 2018
I'm truly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to strengthen each of you.
Karol Horton-Gibson
February 1, 2018
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