Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....ROGERS, BILLIE EVELYN WALKER September 16, 2016
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News Star World - September 22, 2016
BILLIE EVELYN WALKER ROGERS

Born in Athens, LA on April 16, 1928 to Leonard and Ivy Gem Acklin Walker; 
going home to be with her Lord and Savior September 16, 2016 in The 
Woodlands, Texas. Visitation will be at Evergreen Baptist Church, 1380 
Evergreen Rd, Bernice, LA from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, September 23, 2016 
and the funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 24, 2016 
with Bro. Wayne Sistrunk officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.

She was devoted to her family, her church, and her community. As she prayed 
for her family daily, she called each one by name. She had a true concern 
for people and a special love for all children. She could make the youngest 
of babies smile. Over the years, she served in many capacities at Calvary 
Baptist Church in Monroe and Evergreen Baptist Church in Bernice. She always 
led a God-centered life, and felt that her ministry was to call, provide 
food and send cards to those in need. Any and all were welcomed during 
Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. She liked nothing better than having 
friends and family crowding in and enjoying themselves. When asked her 
secret to life, she quickly replied, "Love the Lord and love others". God 
truly blessed her with a loving family, good health, a supportive church and 
community which she loved dearly and where her legacy will live on in the 
many lives she touched. Her passing leaves a huge hole in our lives that 
will never be completely filled again.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 68 years, Cecil F. 
"Red" Rogers; her daughter, Deborah Rogers Johnson; two grandsons, David R. 
Pilgreen and Mason Rogers; her two brothers, Wilford "Ted" Walker and 
Durwood Walker.

She is survived by her children, Helene Pilgreen and Ervin; Ronnie Rogers 
and Debbie; Dennis "Rudy" Rogers and Rose; Gregory Rogers and Laurie. Ten 
grandchildren: Nathaniel Pilgreen, Crystal Thompson Davis, Clint Thompson, 
Kandi Rogers Nolan, Allan Pilgreen, Terri Pilgreen Rogers, Haley Rogers 
Wiggins, Collin Rogers, Cortney Rogers and Britney Rogers. In addition, nine 
great -grandchildren and one great -great grandchild. Two sisters-in-law: 
Faye Simpson Rogers and Annie Jo Rogers Houston. Even though all her friends 
were special to her, there are some long-time friends she would honor: Belma 
Street, Bobbie Paul, Violet McEnery and Gail Reeves. She also had many 
nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends that she loved and doted over each 
one. She loved all those at Arbor Rose Assisted Living in Farmerville who 
loved her in kind.

Pallbearers will be Nathaniel Pilgreen, Clint Thompson, Allan Pilgreen, 
Collin Rogers, Connor Davis, Mike Nolan, Reed Rogers, and Aaron Wiggins.

"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all…a woman who fears the 
Lord is to be praised.

Give her the reward she has earned, and let her accomplishments bring her 
praise…"Proverbs 31:29-31 

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