Dora Stokmans Rogers

1948 ∼ 2012

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Dora Stokmans Rogers, 64, of Mauriceville, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, July 13, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Parks Cemetery in Wells, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner.

Born in Lufkin, Texas, on April 1, 1948, Dora was the daughter of Peter and Velma Chumley Stokmans. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. She enjoyed attending church, bluegrass gospel music, playing the mandolin, quilting, and photography.

Preceded in death by her parents, Dora is survived by her husband, Jerry D. Rogers; son, Mark S. Rogers and wife Carolyn; daughter Courtney Hinch and husband Mark, all of Mauriceville; and grandchildren, Zoe Hinch, and Bella and Dylan Rogers.

She is also survived by her brother, Johnny Stokmans of Lufkin; and sisters, Billie Wilmon of Dibol and Faye Merchant of Waco.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 5856, Orange, TX 77631, or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Condolences

Anonymous July 15, 2012

You were a great friend and neighbor for a lot of years. Will miss you. Prayers for your family. Love, Sally & Curtis Hodge##imported-begin##Sally Hodge##imported-end##

Anonymous July 14, 2012

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers##imported-begin##clint and geniva James##imported-end##

Anonymous July 13, 2012

Praying for you all, God Bless. I will surely miss Dora, I loved to hear her play her banjo and when her and Jerry helped in Vacation Bible School... I pray in Jesus name to watch over and be with Courtney and her family, and help them in this trying ti##imported-begin##Betty and Melissa Maryanski##imported-end##

Anonymous July 13, 2012

It was a gift from God when I was reconnected with my Aunt Dora after so many years and I found such love and compassion in doing so. I know your hearts are breaking at this time, and I pray that God will be with all of you and help you find peace, knowi##imported-begin##Janis Latham##imported-end##

Anonymous July 13, 2012

Courtney and Mark, Your family will be in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful strong woman. She is dancing up on heavan with the angels. Love you guys.##imported-begin##Candace Perkins##imported-end##

Anonymous July 13, 2012

God Bless you Jerry,Courtney,Mark & all your family. Our lifes are Blessed to have been touched by Dora! Lv you all!##imported-begin##David & Wanda Trumble##imported-end##

Anonymous July 13, 2012

Rest in Peace my beautiful friend - love, JoAnn Adams##imported-begin##JoAnn Adams ##imported-end##

Anonymous July 13, 2012

Praying for your family during this difficult time. May God Bless You All.##imported-begin##Shannon Moreland##imported-end##

Anonymous July 13, 2012

My deepest sympathies to the entire Rogers Family. I pray for your comfort and healing with the loss of your beloved wife and mother. Sincerely, Damian Hollier##imported-begin##Damian Hollier##imported-end##

Anonymous July 12, 2012

Keeping your family in our prayers. Love, Daniel, Rachel, Madison and Maccie.##imported-begin##Rachel Roy##imported-end##

Anonymous July 12, 2012

So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Terri Talley##imported-end##

Anonymous July 12, 2012

So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Patti Allbright##imported-end##

Anonymous July 12, 2012

Praying for God to bless you all during this difficult time.##imported-begin##Matthew & Melinda Fortenberry##imported-end##

Anonymous July 11, 2012

Jerry, Mark, and Courtney, I am so sorry for your loss of your precious Dora. She was a WONDERFUL Lady!!! We will see her again!!!##imported-begin##Shanna Peveto-Carnline##imported-end##