Dolores Elaine (Tinsman) Rogers

Dolores Elaine Rogers, 95, of Litchfield, passed away at 10:46 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024 at Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylor Springs. Mrs. Rogers was born December 14, 1928 in the family home in Litchfield, the youngest of 8 children born to Addison Otto and Vera Julia (Traylor) Tinsman. She and Billie Lee Rogers were married September 26, 1947.  He preceded her in death February 18, 2014. Mrs. Rogers was a graduate of Litchfield High School and Tri County Beauty Academy. She was a well-known hairdresser for 32 years, having a home shop in her home on North Harrison St. in Litchfield. She was a wonderful cook and was known for her Memorial Day BBQ where she served Moon Pies. Mrs. Rogers will always be remembered for the love she gave her family. She was of the Methodist faith, and was active alongside her husband in the American Legion and VFW.  

Mrs. Rogers is survived by her sons, Richard Rogers, John (Marty) Rogers, and Bart Rogers, all of Litchfield; 4 grandchildren, Blaide Ferguson, Jason Ferguson, Caitlin (Mitchell) Noll, and Mike (Amy) Goodwin; 8 great-grandchildren, Rita Noll, Jason Todd, Maycen Wiseman, Laura Alexander, Mercy Gage, Wyatt Ferguson, Mila Wiseman, and Emma Wiseman; her “girls”, Patsy, Cathy, Nicole and Courtney, along with many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by 2 sons, infant David Lee Rogers and James Preston “J.R.” Rogers; 3 brothers, Allen Tinsman, Vernon Washburn, and William Washburn; 4 sisters, Marjorie Vincent, Dorothy Bates, Mary Law and Edith DeVore; and daughter-in-law Brenda Rogers.

Private graveside services for Mrs. Rogers were held Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Elm Lawn Cemetery in Litchfield. Pastor Mike Bates, nephew of Mrs. Rogers, officiated. Obituary © Plummer Funeral Services, Inc. 

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