Mrs. Rogers was born in Summerville, GA., November 24, 1923. She was the daughter of the late John B. Whisnant and Sarah Fay Taylor Whisnant. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Lt. William A. Henson, II of Conyers, GA, who was killed in WWII; and her second husband, David Rogers to whom she was married May 10, 1948.
She attended Shorter College and was active in many civic organizations. Mrs. Rogers was a member of First United Methodist Church, Rome.
A memorial service for Harriet Whisnant Rogers will be held on Saturday, September 3, at 11:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Rome, GA. A reception to celebrate her life will follow in the Wilder Center at the church.
Survivors include four daughters and one son: Harriet Powell, Conyers, GA; Sally Johnson, Rome, GA, David Rogers, Rome, GA, Milda Rogers, Prescott, AZ, and Elizabeth Yancey, New Smyrna Beach, FL. Also surviving are several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the First United Methodist Church, 202 East 3rd. Rome, GA. 30161.
