Kenar Rogers Obituary
Proverbs 18:22
“RIH My Good Thing”
After 36 years together and nearly 30 incredible years of marriage with the love of my life, and 20 years as the most incredible mom, God called my wife, Kenar “Melinda” Rogers, home to glory on the morning of January 12, 2025. She fought the Good Fight of Faith, battling Glioblastoma Brain Cancer and Overcoming it twice over four years. She transitioned so peacefully with her husband & daughter by her side.
—death hath no victory here!
Help us celebrate the life of Genevas’ & Charles’ babygirl; Debra, Greg, & Cynthia’s little sister; Cuzzo, Aunt Melinda, Fly Girl, Ms. Melinda, and May…
Most importantly, Krissy Leigh’s Momma, My Good Thing, a true woman of God—Kenar “Melinda” Rogers.
God called her Pastor M.! Her story is still being written.
HER LIFE
Born: August 27, 1973, to Charles & Geneva Bright
Graduated: High Point Central, Class of 1992
College: GTCC, Medical Transcriptionist studies
Career:
• Customer Service at American Express
• Bank of America
• Business Owner: Kidz Zone Child Care
• Wells Fargo
• Recent Role: Commercial Fulfillment Specialist, Truist
Marriage & Ministry:
• Met her husband, Ron Rogers, in high school in 1989; dated for six years.
• Received Salvation on September 23, 1994, at High Point Christian Center.
• Married her high school sweetheart on September 23, 1995, officiated by Bishop Simpson Baker Jr..
• Ordained as a Youth Minister in 2004.
• Blessed with their beautiful daughter, Krystian Leigh Rogers, on January 21, 2004.
• Ordained as a Youth Pastor on August 4, 2024.
Church Involvement:
• Youth Pastor, Choir, Youth Minister, Finance Team, Greeter, Women’s Group at HPCC
• Girl Scout Leader, Girl Scouts of America
Hobbies & Favorites:
• Dancing & Praising the Lord
• Music: CeCe Winans, Marvin Sapp, LL Cool J., Mary J. Blige
• Maxi Dresses & Jumpsuits
• Favorite Movie: “Dirty Dancing”
• Seafood Boils
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ANNOUNCEMENT
The family will receive visitors at the home located at 3800 Cole Ave. High Point
Wednesday - Friday, 5pm - 8pm (Jan. 15th -19th)
& Saturday 2pm - 6pm (Jan. 20th)
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1404 W English Rd, High Point, NC 27262-6830
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