Ela Ray Rogers

Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County native Ela Ray Rogers, age 83, was born July 22, 1936 and died October 26, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness. A retired Teacher's Assistant with Warren County School System for thirty years and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Radford J. and Ollie Mai Curtis Walker.  She was married March 20, 1954 to Arlis Ray Rogers who preceded her in death October 27, 2010.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Treva Walker Barnes and grandson, Griffin Parker Rogers. Mrs. Rogers is survived by two daughters, Pamela (Michael) Vaughn and Vickie (Rusty) Dodd both of McMinnville;  son, Keith (Theresia) Rogers of Rock Island, TN;  grandchildren, Amanda (Philip) Bonham of San Diego, CA, Sarah (Rob) Martin of Mt. Juliet, TN, Derrin Rogers of Rock Island, TN, Katie (Brent) McCloud of Nashville, TN and Lucas Rogers of Rock Island, TN;  two great-grandchildren, Alice Martin and Michael Bonham and many special cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in High's Chapel with Rev. Jimmie Lancaster officiating.  Burial will follow in the Friendship Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and 10:00 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at High's. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.