Nora Garrett Rogers, 94, of Dalton, Ga., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Nora was born Nov. 29, 1924, in Hayesville, to the late Bob Garrett and Verdie Carroll Garrett.
Mrs. Rogers worked for Brumby Textiles, Levi Strauss and furniture stores.
She was a member of Mount Herman Baptist Church and attended Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church before declining health.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Hoyle Vernon Rogers; daughter-in-law, Ann Hice Rogers; seven sisters and three brothers.
Nora, a member of the generation that knew hard work and dedication, loved gardening, canning, working in her flowers – especially roses – picking blackberries, quilting, attending gospel singings and traveling.
She was a beloved, cherished, honored wife, mother and grandmother. She was brave and had great courage, loved being in any exciting adventure, such as riding a horse at 77 years old, flying in a helicopter at 85 years old, jumping in bouncy houses with great-grandchildren, etc.
Being a great example of love, her loving hugs, kisses, and “I Love You’s” were always given each time you entered her home or was in her presence (Proverbs 31).
Her most delicious buttermilk biscuits, gravy, fried chicken, blackberry jelly, banana pudding, chocolate cake and blackberry cobbler were lovingly prepared for her family.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ernest and Tam Rogers; son and daughter-in-law, Don and Becky Rogers; son, John Rogers; daughter and son-in-law, Nina and Junior Fleming; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and George Mullis; daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Steve Ware; grandson, Tony Rogers; granddaughter, Vicki Davis; grandson, Andy Ware; grandson, Adam Fleming; grandson, Donny Rogers; grandson, Brad Mullis; grandson, Keith Ware; several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Henry-Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Steve Ware and Adam Fleming officiating. Music was provided by Andy and Tammy Ware, and Keith and Christa Ware.
Pallbearers were Tony Rogers, Andy Ware, Brad Mullis, Donny Rogers, Keith Ware and Charlie Davis. Interment followed in Sweetgum Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family received friends from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Ga.
Arrangements were entrusted to Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Ga.
You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at cochranfuneralhomes.com.