Susan Virginia Rogers

Susan Virginia Rogers, 66, of Morganton, NC died March 17, 2016 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.  Born in Burke County on October 15, 1949, she was a daughter of Sarah Virginia Brittain Rogers and the late Carl Rogers.

Mrs. Rogers was a member of Silver Creek Baptist Church and a graduate of Glen Alpine High School.  She retired from Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation after over thirty years of employment.  Mrs. Rogers loved doing arts and crafts and especially enjoyed her time spent with her grandkids and other family members.  She was an avid flower gardener and shopper.

In addition to her mother, Mrs. Rogers is survived by her sons, Jason Vance and wife, Kristie, and Travis Pons and wife, April all of Morganton; grandchildren, Jackson Vance, Braden Vance, Aubree Vance, Hunter Taylor, Cole Pons, and a grandson that is due in May.  She is also survived by a brother, Eddie Rogers and wife, Cindy of Lenoir; a sister, Patrice Mathis and husband, Johnny of Morganton; nephews, Stephen and Matthew Rogers; Rucker Vance, whom is the father of her son, Jason; and Chris Pons, whom is the father of her son, Travis.

In addition to her father, Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by two infant daughters.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 – 3 p.m., Sunday, March 20, 2016 in the fellowship hall of Silver Creek Baptist Church.  The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary with the Rev. Darvy Hensley and the Rev. Larry Thompson officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Creek Baptist Church, 4504 Silver Creek Church Road, Morganton, NC  28655.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.