Elba L. Rogers, 82, of Poteau, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003. She was born Sept. 15, 1920 at Booneville, Ark. She was a member of the Poteau Church of Christ. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend and was loved by all who knew her and was a fine Christian woman. She was a lifelong homemaker, friend to those in need and a great example to her family and friends. She was famous for being a great cook.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry T. Rogers; one daughter, Martha Rogers Thorpe; and her parents, William and Maude (Mullins) Ardis.
Survivors include two daughters, Paula Graham and husband Jim of Heavener and Glynda McDaniel and husband Jeff of Poteau; two sons, Val Rogers and wife Janice of Poteau andGary Rogers and wife Paula of Spiro; 8 grandsons; two granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Poteau Church of Christ with Gary Vancil and Phil Powers officiating.
Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
Pallbearers will be Wes Pickle, Jim Estes, Tom Lum, Ron Lum, Randy Lum, Richard Hurlocker, Charles Hill, Bob Marchant, Earl Curry and Ted Knight.
