Doris Ophelia Rogers

Doris Ophelia Rogers of Wildwood, Georgia, born on August 22, 1924 to Laura Myrtice and David Lopez McCollum, made the world a better place for ninety years. With a smile that could light up a room, a jolly laugh, and a heart of gold, she was a joy to know and love. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, thoughtfulness, and sweet memories. Passionate about yard sales and flea markets, she spent her spare time acquiring trinkets, dolls, and pretty little things. Because she found beauty and usefulness in all things, she never threw anything away. Her sons referred to her as a “pack rat,” while she referred to herself as a “collector.” In her prime, she was a dedicated and skilled painter of ceramics. Known for her prowess in the kitchen, the memories of her home-cooked meals still live vividly in the hearts and minds of her family. Lemon Meringue Pie, Chicken Casserole, Apricot Nectar Cake, you could taste the love with which she prepared them. She made every holiday a celebration of love and family, especially Christmas Eve, when her house was turned into magical wonderland for the grandchildren, complete with glittery tinsel, sparkling lights, beautifully wrapped presents, and a Christmas feast. For over twenty years, Doris had a standing appointment at Sunnyside Beauty Salon where her thick, silver hair was washed and curled by her longtime beautician, Rosemary. She never left the house without wearing her favorite bright pink Avon lipstick or without having her fingernails painted. In her later years, she was known as The Car Wash Lady, as she kept a watchful eye over her son’s business and spent her days counting cars, making friends, and keeping the place tidy. Her favorite place to eat was Larry’s Restaurant, where she stopped to have lunch every single day. As a pastime, she enjoyed watching Braves baseball and old westerns, though she never could quite master her T.V. remote or her VCR. She never owned a cell phone or sent an e-mail, instead she wrote handwritten cards and letters in beautiful, old-fashioned cursive. Doris, of the Baptist faith, went home to be with the Lord and was reunited with her beloved husband, Joe, on January 3, 2015, but her memory and spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and friends, whom she loved so dearly. She is survived by her sons Kenny (Hannah) Rogers of Trenton, GA and David (Beverly) Rogers of Culleoka, TN; brother Lemon G. (Francis) McCollum of Boaz, AL; grandchildren Carissa Henry, Candace Baggett, Keri Rogers-Sides, Courtney Rogers, Dustin Rogers, Monica Schramm, Robert Rogers, and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of forty-nine years, Joe Kenner Rogers; son, Gary Neil Rogers; four siblings, Irene Cramer, Gladys Lindsay, Ray McCollum, and Robert McCollum. The family would like to sincerely thank the caregivers, nurses, and entire staff of the Dade Health and Rehab Center, who lovingly cared for Doris during the final years of her life. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Monday January 5, 2015 in the chapel with Chris Bradford officiating. Interment will follow in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 2 PM until 8 PM Sunday and Noon until 1 PM Monday at Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, GA.

Doris Ophelia Rogers

August 22, 1924 - January 3, 2015