It is with regret we announce the passing of Mrs. Shirley Dorene Rogers, age 87, of Fayetteville, TN. Dorene was born on March 26, 1933 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Eddie Guy and Leona Hunter Thompson. She passed away on April 25, 2020, in Lynchburg, TN, surrounded by her loving family.
Dorene was a member of Christian Fellowship Church and of the Baptist Faith. Family was everything to Mrs. Rogers and she loved them all dearly.
Survivors include her son-in-law, Gary Don Thornton of Fayetteville; granddaughters, Christie René (Doug) Oyler of Huntsville, and Sonja D. (Prescott) Smith of Lynchburg; great-grandchildren, Ashley DeAnna Carlisle, Shelby Morgan Smith, Amber Cheyenne Reid, and Shelton Hayden Smith; great-great-grandsons, Landon and Lane Carlisle; niece and special caregiver, Josephine Honea; and numerous other nieces, nephews, and extended family. In addition to her parents, Dorene was preceded in death by her husband, Troy W. Rogers; daughter, Geneva Ann Thornton; and siblings, Joyce Payne, Margaret Gilliam, Carrie Dickey, Geneva Clark, and James “Jack” Thompson.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there will be no public gathering at this time. A private family service will be at Kelso Cemetery. The family invites you to share memories at higginsfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude, Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Shirley Dorene Rogers.
7 Comments To "Shirley Dorene Rogers"
#1 Comment By Judy Holt On April 25, 2020 @ 1:30 pm
So sorry to here this praying for the family
#2 Comment By Ray & Sue Cary Simmons On April 25, 2020 @ 5:58 pm
Sonya and family, We are so sorry to hear this,sad news. Our thought and prayers are with all of you.
#3 Comment By Lenace Hyde On April 26, 2020 @ 11:20 am
Sorry for your loss Sonja! Prayers with your family now and in the coming days !
Lenace Hyde
#4 Comment By Cindy Presley On April 27, 2020 @ 8:24 am
Sonyan,
Praying for your family. Please take peace in knowing she was so loved by many and had such a kind loving heart. You were truly blessed with a wonderful lady for a Grandmother.
#5 Comment By Jennifer Fisher On April 27, 2020 @ 11:08 am
Sonja I will be keeping you in my prayers.
Jennifer Fisher
#6 Comment By Chris and Tasha Warner On April 27, 2020 @ 11:22 am
I am so sorry to hear this. Our condolences to Sonja and all of the family.
#7 Comment By Billy and Cindy Langford On April 27, 2020 @ 9:05 pm
loved Mrs Dorene,prayers for all of you