Ollie Rose Rogers

Rose Rogers, age 92, of Bland, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Gasconade Manor Nursing Home in Owensville.

Rose was born on February 23, 1924, in Bland, a daughter to the late Samuel and Minnie (Stockton) Thomas.

She attended school in Bland and on August 2, 1941 she was united in marriage to Eugene Rogers in Bland. He preceded her in death on April 26, 1986

Rose was a lifelong member of the area and had been employed at the International Shoe Factory for several years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bland.

Rose taught Sunday school for many years and was active in her church. She loved growing flowers, sewing, and reading. Rose also enjoyed visiting with friends and spending time with her family. She will be missed by those that knew and loved her.

Rose is survived by: four children, Roland Rogers of Jefferson City, Cindy Bain and her husband John of Potosi, Frances Slinkman and her husband R.K. of Belle, and Gene Rogers and his wife Vera of Bland; ten grandchildren; several great and great-great grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Barbara Rogers as well as many extended family members and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by: a daughter, Sheila Litton; infant daughter, Ava Rogers; a granddaughter, Becky Giammanco; four brothers, Jack John, Jim, and Jerry Thomas and four sisters, Beula Monroe, Fern Heck, Beatrice Withouse, and Pat Thomas.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Sassmann's Chapel in Bland. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Bob Dodson officiating. Interment will be held in the Old Bland Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Old Bland Cemetery fund.