Ruth Sarah Davis Rogers

Ruth Sarah Davis Rogers, 99, of Salem, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at her home. Born October 22, 1915 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Okey Worthington Davis and Frances Ella (Edwards) Davis.
Mrs. Rogers was a lifelong resident of Salem. She graduated from Salem High School in 1934 and received an AB degree from Salem College in 1938, with a double major in music and English. In 1939, she married the late Clarence Mord Rogers. The following two years she attended Westminster Choir College in New Jersey earning a Bachelor of Music degree. She received a Masters degree from West Virginia University some years later.
Mrs. Rogers was Minister of Music at Babcock Memorial Church in Baltimore, MD 1940-41. Following the war years, she taught Music and English first at Salem High School and then at Bristol High School. In 1955, she retired from public teaching intending to stay home, but accepted a teaching position at Salem College where she taught music courses, served as the music department chairman, and was adviser to MENC (Music Educators National Conference). In 1980, Ruth retired from the college as Professor Emeritus.
Mrs. Rogers joined the Salem Seventh Day Baptist church when she was eight years old and remained a devoted member for 91 years. She served in numerous positions, among them church clerk, Sabbath School teacher, choir director, and Womens Society officer. For many years, her home was a magnet for college students who loved a good meal and family fun on Sabbath days after church.
Ruth was also actively involved in community affairs. She enthusiastically supported Fort New Salem and for five years served as corresponding secretary and writer and publisher of THE ECHOS, (a Fort New Salem newsletter). For many years, she was a member of the Randolph Terrace Board of Directors. She used her gifts of music and voice to enrich not only her church family but the community as well.
Mrs. Rogers was the recipient of several awards, among them BPW Woman of the Year (1983), Salem International University Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award (2003), and the Seventh Day Baptist Womans Society Robe of Achievement.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Clarence Mord Rogers, and one brother, George Edwards Davis. Left to cherish her memory are 5 children: Stephen Clarence Rogers, (Josephine) of Belpre, Ohio; Sarah Jane VanHorn (Clinton Chris) of Renick, WV; Alfred Randolph Rogers (Calette Smith) of Georgetown, SC; Elizabeth Ann Muldoon (Joe Parker) of Athens, WV; and Christina Ruth Green (Norman) of Salem. Mrs. Rogers had numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and step-grandchildren.
The family expresses a very special thanks to Vicki Law, who provided generous loving care for Ruth for many years and has became part of her family.
In lieu of flowers, individuals may send contributions to the Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church, Hospice, or a charity of their choice.
A community memorial service will be held at the Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church, June 6, 2015. Everyone is invited to a fellowship meal at 12:30 followed by the service at 2:00 pm. After the service there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments in the church social rooms.
Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.harbertfuneralhome.com. Harbert Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Rogers family.
Ruth Sarah Davis Rogers, 99, of Salem, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at her home. Born October 22, 1915 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Okey Worthington Davis and Frances Ella (Edwards) Davis.
Mrs. Rogers was a lifelong resident of Salem. She graduated from Salem High School in 1934 and received an AB degree from Salem College in 1938, with a double major in music and English. In 1939, she married the late Clarence Mord Rogers. The following two years she attended Westminster Choir College in New Jersey earning a Bachelor of Music degree. She received a Masters degree from West Virginia University some years later.
Mrs. Rogers was Minister of Music at Babcock Memorial Church in Baltimore, MD 1940-41. Following the war years, she taught Music and English first at Salem High School and then at Bristol High School. In 1955, she retired from public teaching intending to stay home, but accepted a teaching position at Salem College where she taught music courses, served as the music department chairman, and was adviser to MENC (Music Educators National Conference). In 1980, Ruth retired from the college as Professor Emeritus.
Mrs. Rogers joined the Salem Seventh Day Baptist church when she was eight years old and remained a devoted member for 91 years. She served in numerous positions, among them church clerk, Sabbath School teacher, choir director, and Womens Society officer. For many years, her home was a magnet for college students who loved a good meal and family fun on Sabbath days after church.
Ruth was also actively involved in community affairs. She enthusiastically supported Fort New Salem and for five years served as corresponding secretary and writer and publisher of THE ECHOS, (a Fort New Salem newsletter). For many years, she was a member of the Randolph Terrace Board of Directors. She used her gifts of music and voice to enrich not only her church family but the community as well.
Mrs. Rogers was the recipient of several awards, among them BPW Woman of the Year (1983), Salem International University Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award (2003), and the Seventh Day Baptist Womans Society Robe of Achievement.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Clarence Mord Rogers, and one brother, George Edwards Davis. Left to cherish her memory are 5 children: Stephen Clarence Rogers, (Josephine) of Belpre, Ohio; Sarah Jane VanHorn (Clinton Chris) of Renick, WV; Alfred Randolph Rogers (Calette Smith) of Georgetown, SC; Elizabeth Ann Muldoon (Joe Parker) of Athens, WV; and Christina Ruth Green (Norman) of Salem. Mrs. Rogers had numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and step-grandchildren.
The family expresses a very special thanks to Vicki Law, who provided generous loving care for Ruth for many years and has became part of her family.
In lieu of flowers, individuals may send contributions to the Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church, Hospice, or a charity of their choice.
A community memorial service will be held at the Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church, June 6, 2015. Everyone is invited to a fellowship meal at 12:30 followed by the service at 2:00 pm. After the service there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments in the church social rooms.
Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.harbertfuneralhome.com. Harbert Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Rogers family.
Ruth Sarah Davis Rogers, 99, of Salem, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at her home. Born October 22, 1915 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Okey Worthington Davis and Frances Ella (Edwards) Davis.
Mrs. Rogers was a lifelong resident of Salem. She graduated from Salem High School in 1934 and received an AB degree from Salem College in 1938, with a double major in music and English. In 1939, she married the late Clarence Mord Rogers. The following two years she attended Westminster Choir College in New Jersey earning a Bachelor of Music degree. She received a Masters degree from West Virginia University some years later.
Mrs. Rogers was Minister of Music at Babcock Memorial Church in Baltimore, MD 1940-41. Following the war years, she taught Music and English first at Salem High School and then at Bristol High School. In 1955, she retired from public teaching intending to stay home, but accepted a teaching position at Salem College where she taught music courses, served as the music department chairman, and was adviser to MENC (Music Educators National Conference). In 1980, Ruth retired from the college as Professor Emeritus.
Mrs. Rogers joined the Salem Seventh Day Baptist church when she was eight years old and remained a devoted member for 91 years. She served in numerous positions, among them church clerk, Sabbath School teacher, choir director, and Womens Society officer. For many years, her home was a magnet for college students who loved a good meal and family fun on Sabbath days after church.
Ruth was also actively involved in community affairs. She enthusiastically supported Fort New Salem and for five years served as corresponding secretary and writer and publisher of THE ECHOS, (a Fort New Salem newsletter). For many years, she was a member of the Randolph Terrace Board of Directors. She used her gifts of music and voice to enrich not only her church family but the community as well.
Mrs. Rogers was the recipient of several awards, among them BPW Woman of the Year (1983), Salem International University Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award (2003), and the Seventh Day Baptist Womans Society Robe of Achievement.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Clarence Mord Rogers, and one brother, George Edwards Davis. Left to cherish her memory are 5 children: Stephen Clarence Rogers, (Josephine) of Belpre, Ohio; Sarah Jane VanHorn (Clinton Chris) of Renick, WV; Alfred Randolph Rogers (Calette Smith) of Georgetown, SC; Elizabeth Ann Muldoon (Joe Parker) of Athens, WV; and Christina Ruth Green (Norman) of Salem. Mrs. Rogers had numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and step-grandchildren.
The family expresses a very special thanks to Vicki Law, who provided generous loving care for Ruth for many years and has became part of her family.
In lieu of flowers, individuals may send contributions to the Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church, Hospice, or a charity of their choice.
A community memorial service will be held at the Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church, June 6, 2015. Everyone is invited to a fellowship meal at 12:30 followed by the service at 2:00 pm. After the service there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments in the church social rooms.
Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.harbertfuneralhome.com. Harbert Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Rogers family.
Ruth Sarah Davis Rogers, 99, of Salem, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at her home. Born October 22, 1915 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Okey Worthington Davis and Frances Ella (Edwards) Davis.
Mrs. Rogers was a lifelong resident of Salem. She graduated from Salem High School in 1934 and received an AB degree from Salem College in 1938, with a double major in music and English. In 1939, she married the late Clarence Mord Rogers. The following two years she attended Westminster Choir College in New Jersey earning a Bachelor of Music degree. She received a Masters degree from West Virginia University some years later.
Mrs. Rogers was Minister of Music at Babcock Memorial Church in Baltimore, MD 1940-41. Following the war years, she taught Music and English first at Salem High School and then at Bristol High School. In 1955, she retired from public teaching intending to stay home, but accepted a teaching position at Salem College where she taught music courses, served as the music department chairman, and was adviser to MENC (Music Educators National Conference). In 1980, Ruth retired from the college as Professor Emeritus.
Mrs. Rogers joined the Salem Seventh Day Baptist church when she was eight years old and remained a devoted member for 91 years. She served in numerous positions, among them church clerk, Sabbath School teacher, choir director, and Womens Society officer. For many years, her home was a magnet for college students who loved a good meal and family fun on Sabbath days after church.
Ruth was also actively involved in community affairs. She enthusiastically supported Fort New Salem and for five years served as corresponding secretary and writer and publisher of THE ECHOS, (a Fort New Salem newsletter). For many years, she was a member of the Randolph Terrace Board of Directors. She used her gifts of music and voice to enrich not only her church family but the community as well.
Mrs. Rogers was the recipient of several awards, among them BPW Woman of the Year (1983), Salem International University Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award (2003), and the Seventh Day Baptist Womans Society Robe of Achievement.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Clarence Mord Rogers, and one brother, George Edwards Davis. Left to cherish her memory are 5 children: Stephen Clarence Rogers, (Josephine) of Belpre, Ohio; Sarah Jane VanHorn (Clinton Chris) of Renick, WV; Alfred Randolph Rogers (Calette Smith) of Georgetown, SC; Elizabeth Ann Muldoon (Joe Parker) of Athens, WV; and Christina Ruth Green (Norman) of Salem. Mrs. Rogers had numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and step-grandchildren.
The family expresses a very special thanks to Vicki Law, who provided generous loving care for Ruth for many years and has became part of her family.
In lieu of flowers, individuals may send contributions to the Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church, Hospice, or a charity of their choice.
A community memorial service will be held at the Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church, June 6, 2015. Everyone is invited to a fellowship meal at 12:30 followed by the service at 2:00 pm. After the service there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments in the church social rooms.
Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.harbertfuneralhome.com. Harbert Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Rogers family.

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