Evelyn B. Rogers

Evelyn Louise Barnes Rogers departed this life on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Evelyn was born on December 10, 1929, to Elijah “Shorty” and Lillian White Barnes. As an incredible mom, Evelyn is survived by five of her six children: Lindy Woods & husband Ray of Edmond, OK; Kim E. Rogers of Shreveport, LA; Karen Rogers of Woodward, OK; Greg Rogers & wife Sigrid Mimi of Altadena, CA; and J. Kent Rogers and wife Marie Crissy of Shreveport, LA. Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, her son Richard James Rogers, and her granddaughter Megan Matilda Rogers.

Celebrating the life of “Gran Gran” are her beloved grandchildren: Melody Bodkin Northcutt & Chuck; James Elijah “B.J.” Bodkin & Jennie; Wesley George Rogers & Sara; Taylor Elijah Rogers. Also honored to cherish Evelyn as “Gran Gran” are Elana Farley Esquivel & Jacob; Gabriele Woods Moore Doss, Laura Woods, Matthew Woods, Kla Woods, and their families. Remembering Evelyn as “Triple G” include: Noah Bodkin, Matilda Olivia Rogers, Hudson Moore and Elsie Moore. Evelyn is also survived by cousins and nieces and nephews.

Evelyn lived many of her years in Pennsylvania, growing up in Leetsdale, and then living in Sewickley. As an infant, she was baptized in the First United Presbyterian Church of Leetsdale, where she was nurtured in the Christian faith, and where she participated in the Ladies Aid. Social affiliations included the Order of the Eastern Star, where she served as a Worthy Matron.

Most of her adult life, Evelyn lived in Shreveport. She was a faithful member of Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, serving in the Presbyterian Women organization and as a “flower lady” delivering bouquets to the homebound and hospitalized. Evelyn worked for decades for First National/Premier/Chase Bank, from where she retired as head teller.

Evelyn entertained family and friends alike with her humor and charm. She was a woman of integrity and dignity, faithful to her word and to those who knew her. Kind, compassionate, trustworthy, grace-filled, Evelyn inspired the best in others.

We cherish Mom/Gran Gran/Triple G! Purple violets, purple pansies, lily of the valley will always reflect her tenderness and strength.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.