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Helen Louise Rogers

1928 - 2020

Helen Louise Rogers obituary, 1928-2020, Waco, TX

BORN

1928

DIED

2020

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Connally-Compton Funeral Directors

4400 West Waco Drive

Waco, Texas

Helen Rogers Obituary

Helen Louise Rogers

Dec. 27, 1928 - Oct. 22, 2020

Helen Louise Rogers, 91, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 in Waco, TX. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., October 27, by Bro. James Adams at Rosemond Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, October 26, at Connally Compton Funeral Home.

Helen was born December 27, 1928, in Waco, TX, to Ludvik and Kate Thompson. She married Robert H. Gaskamp July 26, 1947. He passed away in 1967. She remarried in 1972 to Dewey H Rogers. She became a mother to a blended family of six children which two of the children still at home. She had many hobbies including sewing and quilting, knitting, crocheting, etc. Her passion was making quilts for the children of PPCD in McClennan County.

Preceded in death by her parents, Ludvik and Kate Thompson; by first husband, Robert H. Gaskamp; second husband, Dewey H. Rogers; one brother, Luther; two sisters, Lena Rosa and Dorothy; and a stepson, Dan Rogers; and Melissa Rogers, grandchild.

She is survived by her children, Paul Gaskamp , Linda Souders and spouse, Dennis, Kathy Downey and spouse, Jack, Denise Still and spouse, Curtis, and Don Rogers and Robert Paul Thompson-brother; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Published by Waco Tribune-Herald on Oct. 25, 2020.
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So Sorry to hear about the passing of Helen. I used to work at Amy Jo's Sewing Center and Helen was a regular customer. She certainly had a passion for sewing and made so many kid's quilts to donate. What a sweet lady!!

Becky Muns

November 13, 2020

Such a sweet couple, Helen & Dewey. When Greater Waco Baptist was Bellmead Calvary they assembled Thanksgiving & Christmas food baskets for the needy. I met them when I began attending BCBC in the late 1990's. One year they needed help so I pitched in. That was the beginning of a wonderful chapter in my life. They taught me what to do and how to do it. The Holiday Basket work led me to work in the Food Pantry which they also handled on church nights. Helen would talk alot about making those quilts. It was obvious that was a special ministry for her. She has a crown full of jewels to hand in!! All well earned.

Teresa Parrish

October 27, 2020

Mrs. Rogers was a WONDERFUL lady!! I am a teacher at China Spring Elementary and she and her husband would bring quilts for my students. The students loved them. I also visited her at her house a couple of times. I would bring her fabric and they would give me craft items. After her husband was placed in a home, I saw her at HEB and asked her if I could bring her some meals that were already cooked. She was so appreciative. I'll always look at the little house on 19th street and think of Mr. and Mrs. Rogers!! I will keep your family in my prayers.

Rachel Smith

October 25, 2020

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