Rita Sue Rogers, 82, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. She was born on August 11, 1936 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Robert Fredrick Russell and Wanda Juanita Russell. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Baptist Church in Fort Smith. Rita Sue was the organist at Trinity Baptist Church for over 60 years. She also worked as the church secretary until her retirement in 2016.
Rita Sue was preceded in death by her parents; and her loving husband, Darrell Wayne Rogers.
Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Diana Demastus and husband Paul of Fort Smith, Denise Rogers of Fort Smith; one son, Gary Rogers of Fort Smith; a sister, Nanetta Goens and husband Don of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Courtney Demastus, Coren Demastus and Addison Mounce.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Edwards Funeral Home. Services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 3619 North 6th Street, Fort Smith, AR, 72904 or to Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 East Longview Street, Fayetteville, AR 72703.