Wilma Jean Rogers
January 24, 1940 ~ October 29, 2015
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Wilma Jean Buchanan Rogers, 75, of Candler, died on Thursday, October 29, 2015, at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.
A native of Mitchell Co., NC, Mrs. Rogers was a daughter of the late Ora and Nell Ledford Buchanan. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Wathena McKinney, Arvella Palmer, and Paul Buchanan.
Mrs. Rogers attended Enka High School. She was a longtime member of Pole Creek Baptist Church and of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She also loved being a member of the WNC Women's Bowling Association.
Mrs. Rogers is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, H.B. Rogers, Jr.; son, Larry Rogers and wife Debbie; siblings, Sherrill Buchanan, Anna Laura Trull, Ricky Buchanan, and Sandra Romero; grandsons, Josh and Jacob Rogers; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service for Mrs. Rogers will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Dennis Thurman and the Rev. Rusty Buchanan, her nephew, officiating.
Mrs. Rogers will lie in state all day Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. for anyone wishing to pay their respects.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorials may be made to Pole Creek Baptist Church, 96 Snow Hill Church Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
YOU WILL BE MISS WILMA MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY .
To all the family, so sorry about Wilma, but I was so glad to know her. My deepest sympathy to all of you. God Bless Elizabeth Martin
We are so sorry for your loss. You all have been in our prayers for sometime. God bless the family and keep you real close to Him. Love Rubye & Glen
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. May God give you strength and comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Dear H.B – So sorry to hear about Wilma. She was a beautiful woman and I have many fond memories of the VFW days that you shared with Mom and Dad. I will be thinking of you and your family in the days to come.
Saying good-bye is never easy. Rory got to greet another church family member as she arrived in heaven – just can’t imagine what they are getting to do today. May God continue to give you the grace and peace that you need to face your loss and deal with each new day of life that He gives to you. Our prayers will continue for each of you. Our Love in Jesus, Royce and Gwenda
H.B., Larry, Debbie, Josh and Jacob,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers especially during this time. Praying for peace, comfort and strength.
Dear Family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Wilma. Our fondest memories will be of the bowling tournaments together, and many nights spent at the bowling alley.You are family to us, and we will be praying for you during this time. Mother thought of her as one of her dearest and closest friends. May God bless you all. Robbie & Anita King, Justin & Kyle and Shirley Carter
MAY GOD BE WITH THRU THE PASSING OF WILMA, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL H.B. LARRY,DEBBIE,JOSH,JACOB,AND FAMILY. WILMA WAS A GOOD FRIEND.GOD BE WITH YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND COMFORT.
H.B., Larry and Family,
Lynn and I praying for God’s peace to be very real to all of you in this time.
For the believer, it’s never goodbye…only ‘I’ll see you soon.’
Artis and Lynn Bush
HB,Larry and family so sorry to hear about Wilma she will be sorely missed by all Condolences to you and whole family