Anne Elizabeth Harvey Rogers

Mrs. Anne Elizabeth Harvey Rogers, age 95, of Commerce, GA died Thursday, January 24, 2019 in her home with her family surrounding her.  Mrs. Rogers was born in Halifax, NC to the late Frank Wiley, Sr. and Blanche Cooley Harvey.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce and was a licensed dietician, retired from BJC Medical Center.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Amory Audrey “Johnny” Rogers, Jr.

Mrs. Rogers was dedicated to a life of service to her community.  She served for 30 years on the Commerce Library Board, many of those years as chairman.  She was also passionate about public health, serving for many years on the Jackson County Board of Health, both as a member and chairman.  She was also an active member in her church.

Mrs. Rogers is survived by her daughter, Dr. Martha Rogers of Decatur; sons, Amory A. “Tripp” Rogers, III of Nicholson and Robert H. Rogers of Commerce; sister, Dorothy Harvey Smith of Winston; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 PM, Saturday, January 26 at First Baptist Church of Commerce with Dr. Carlton Allen officiating.  Interment will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the church Saturday from 1 to 2 PM.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Commerce Public Library or First Baptist Church of Commerce.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.