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Dorothy Rogers Obituary

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, Resurrection Missionary Baptist Church, New Israel Baptist Church, New Wine Christian Fellowship, staff of Abide Home Health Care, Family Resource, Hospice Compassus, and Ochsner Hospital (Kenner) 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.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2014.

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Deidre Magee

November 9, 2014

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

Gaytra Lathon

November 7, 2014

Seneca,George,Jeannette...May the arms of God comfort you at this time. I will always remember Ms Dorothy's smile.

Kourtney Henderson Batiste

November 5, 2014

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 5, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Earl Clark

November 5, 2014

We will always love you and miss Aunt Dorothy. May you rest in peace.

Patricia Turner

November 5, 2014

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)

Mary Bridges

November 4, 2014

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 Maiden

November 3, 2014

Jeanette, my condolences to you and your family.

Nancy Lewis-Dumas

November 2, 2014

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 2, 2014

I will miss my cousin,you will be truly miss, have fun in heaven and you will be dancing with all the ANGELS...

Lisa Lewis-Nevarez

November 2, 2014

Mrs. Dorothy were always my favorite, she gave me strong words of encourage and guided me alone the way. I will always love her dearly and she will be missed.

DEIRDRE REED

November 2, 2014

I WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS AUNT DOROTHY, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS, YOU ARE NOW AND ANGEL IN HEAVEN, TO MY COUSINS JEANETTE, SENECA, GEORGE JR. AND UNCLE GEORGE SR, I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS WE LOVED HER BUT GOD LOVED HER MORE, WE WILL NOW CELEBRATE HER LIFE I LOVE AUNT DOROTHY BUT ITS TIME TO GET YOUR REST, LOVE YOU FOREVER

Rose & William McGee

October 31, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Newman&Patricia Johnson

October 31, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

SHERLANE MONTGOMERY

October 31, 2014

YOU WILL BE DANCING WITH GOD IN HEAVEN (SMILE)lOVE YA

Donna D. Thomas

October 31, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Rosalie Reed

October 30, 2014

Thank you for your love and kindness to so many. God bless.

October 30, 2014

George W. THORNTON

Laura Reed

October 29, 2014

To my aunt I'm glad I had a chance to sit with you for some days it was a pleasure to be able to come and see that beautiful face and to say hey naaa that was her words when you say hello aunt Dorothy I Love you and you will truly be miss my many God Bless Jeanette and my family I love yall

CHARLENE WINDHAM

October 29, 2014

WE ALL MISS U .I WII NEVER FORGET YOUR RED APPLE.

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