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M. Louise Rogers

1922-2017

VERNON — M. Louise “Sally” Rogers, 94, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on Aug. 24, 1922, in Orangeville, a daughter of Ora V. Holmes and Earl Hipkins.

Mrs. Rogers was a 1940 graduate of Vernon High School. On Aug. 22, 1942, she married James E. Rogers.

A lifelong Vernon resident, Mrs. Rogers, was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of the Vernon United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Rogers enjoyed traveling, camping and sewing.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 69 years, James E. Rogers; two sisters, Hazel Bush and Elizabeth “Clara” Hipkins; and five brothers, Russell Hipkins, Garold Hipkins, Donald Hipkins, Richard Hipkins and Roy Hipkins.

Survivors include two sons, Ronald L. (Diane) Rogers of Vernon and Thomas J. (Lois) Rogers of Kinsman; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert A. Hipkins of Katonah, N.Y.

A funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Baumgardner Funeral and Cremation Service, 8569 Main St., Kinsman, with the Rev. Gordon J. Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in West View Cemetery, Vernon.

Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Vernon United Methodist Church, Memorial Fund, PO Box 67, Orangeville, OH 44453, or to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512.

An online guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com

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