Nellie Grace Rogers

FLAT ROCK — Nellie Grace Rogers, 78, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 20, 2012, from a brief illness at the Elizabeth House

She was the daughter of the late Richard Charles Worley and Ethel Ward Worley of the North Turkey Creek community of Leicester. Surviving is her husband Robert (Cecil) Rogers of Etowah; sons, Robert Rogers of Texas, Gary Rogers and wife Cathy of Allen Texas, and Kenny Rogers and wife Beth of Etowah; and daughter, Celia Crouse of Graham, North Carolina. She had 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

She was an avid gardener, and seamstress, while enjoying cooking, crafting and doing for others.

The family would like to thank the staff at Pardee Hospital ICU and the staff at the Elizabeth house for their care and comfort they gave her during her illness.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at the Chapel in The Pines of Jackson Funeral home in Hendersonville. Burial will follow at Oak Forest Cemetery in Etowah.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral in the chapel.

Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.