Mrs. Oletha Rogers, 86, of Conway, AR departed this life on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. She was born April 17, 1938 in Conway, AR to the late Henry and Callie Mattison.
Oletha received her formal education at Pine Street High School. Oletha retired from the Conway Human Development Center after 26 years of service.
Oletha was united in holy matrimony to Earnest Edward Rogers on March 27, 1953 for sixty-three years. To this union ten children were born. In addition, she raised one grandson as her own.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son Clinton Cardell Rogers; daughter Deborah Rogers; two brothers James Mattison of Youngstown, OH and Deetroy Mattison of Milwaukee, WS; two sisters Dora Mae Houston of Milwaukee, WS and Maria Hall.
The loving memory of Oletha Rogers will be cherished by her children: five daughters Linda Criswell of Conway, AR; Sheila Clemons of Conway, AR; Annette Rogers of Conway, AR; Ernette (Kelvin) Rogers Shahid of NLR, AR and Sophia (Melvin) Polk; two sons Tyrone Rogers of San Luis Obispo, CA and Johnathan Rogers of Conway, AR; grandson Earl (Stephanie) Criswell of Kent, OH; one brother Henry Mattison of Milwaukee, WS; one sister Rosie L. Lee of Kansas City, KS; 22 grandchildren; 60 great grandchildren and a host of great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the funeral home chapel.
Celebration of Life Services will be held 11:00 am, Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Zion Temple Church of God in Christ, 1272 Sutton Street, Conway, AR.
Interment Robinson Cemetery, 1158 Ingram Street, Conway, AR.
Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway, AR. "IN YOUR TIME OF NEED...WE CARE."
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Oct
910 Walnut
Conway, AR 72032
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Oct
1272 Sutton Street
Conway, AR 72032
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Ingram Street
Conway, AR 72032