Photo courtesy of Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans
617 BOND ST. HOUMA, LA. 70360, Louisiana
May 24, 1929 – Oct 23, 2014
ROGERS
Dorothy Zachary Rogers was born on May 24, 1929 and passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2014. Age 85. She was an entrepreneur and the Owner/ Beautician of Dot's Beauty Parlor. She also was a sitter, cook, Insurance Agent and member of Bethel AME Church. Wife of George Rogers, Sr. Daughter of the late William and Lillian Zachary. Mother of Jeanette Small, George Rogers, Jr. and Seneca Ketchens-Thornton. Sister of Inez Z. Reed and the late Wilfred Zachary, Albertha Z. Smith , Evelyn Z. Holiday and Rosemary Z. Berryhill. Also survived by five grandchildren, Van R. Small Jr., Lauren S. Bonner (Shem), Chava T. Ketchens, Sr., Rashad C. Ketchens, Sr. (Amanda), George Rogers III, 11 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastor, Officers and Members of Bethel AME Church are invited to attend the Visitation on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Bethel AME Church, 1437 Caffin Avenue from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon. Followed by Funeral Services at 12:00 noon. Interment Lakelawn Cemetery. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudgeddeswillis.com. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL INC., IN CHARGE. (504) 522-2525.
Dear Seneca and Family,
May The Lord comfort you in this season of grief. Sister Rogers fought the good faith, finished her course, and most importantly she kept her faith. To God be the Glory!
Peace & Blessings,
Rev. Dr. Deidre Houston Magee
Deidre Magee
November 09, 2014 | Denver, CO
Seneca,George,Jeannette...May the arms of God comfort you at this time. I will always remember Ms Dorothy's smile.
Gaytra Lathon
November 07, 2014 | Atlanta, GA
Ms. Jeanette, I am praying for your strength and a peace of mind. You did your best but God knows best. So take comfort knowing Ms. Dorothy is resting in peace. Proverbs 3:5-6
Kourtney Henderson Batiste
November 05, 2014 | Reserve, LA
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kourtney Henderson Batiste
November 05, 2014 | Reserve, LA
We will always love you and miss Aunt Dorothy. May you rest in peace.
Earl Clark
November 05, 2014 | Arbai, LA
George,
You and your family have my deepest sympathy on the lost of your mother. I will continue to life you up in my prayers.
May god bless you and keep you.
Patricia Penny Turner(Fiscal)
Patricia Turner
November 05, 2014 | New Orleans, LA
To George Rogers Jr and family! You have my deepest sympathy for the lost of your mother.I can't say I know what its like but I'm sure your heart is aching; but do remember that big smile and the good times you've shared with her. George you will always have her in your heart!! So cherish the memories and know that you will always have an angel looking over you!!
Mary Bridges
November 04, 2014 | Houston, TX
Jeanette, my condolences to you and your family.
Mary Maiden
November 03, 2014 | New Orleans, LA
You will be truly miss cousin Dorothy,our hearts are full but you are dancing with the angels in heaven now.Love you and miss you!!!
Nancy Lewis-Dumas
November 02, 2014 | New Orleans, LA