SAMMIE JEANETTE WRIGHT ROGERS

January 28, 2022

Sammie Jeanette Wright Rogers, November 9, 1938 - January 28, 2022. Sammie is preceded in death by her husband Gene Rogers, parents Sam and Evelyn Wright, sister Patty Lambert, and sons Terry and Scott Rogers. She is survived by grandson Jason Rogers (Lauren); granddaughter Adrienne Elmore (Kevin); five great-grandchildren Conner Elmore, Kamdyn Elmore, Collin Rogers, Caroline Elmore, and Thomas Elmore. Sammie grew up in Virginia Mines and attended Crossroads School. She graduated from Hueytown High, class of 1957. Sammie loved her classmates and was an avid member of reunion committees. Sammie practiced as a Registered Dental Hygienist for over forty years and loved talking to her patients through the years. She was an active member of West Highland Baptist church for over forty years and served many years teaching Sunday School, Children’s church, and leading Vacation Bible School. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and loved to be the highlight of the Pot Luck with her famous apple dumplings. Sammie enjoyed reading new cookbooks, gardening, flowers, Alabama football, cooking, and spending time with loved ones. Sammie will be remembered for her bright smile, loud personality, and love for her family and friends. We will remember her forever and hold her memory close to our hearts. The visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Valley Creek Cemetery.