Betty Joe Sams Rogers

Mrs. Betty Joe Sams Rogers, 90 of 1041 News Ferry Trail, South Boston, and formerly of Farmville, VA, died on October 3, 2016 at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital. She was born in Hamblen County, TN on March 4, 1926. Mrs. Rogers was the daughter of the late Joe Berry Sams and Marie Clark Sams, and was married to the late Bissell Vernon “Buck” Rogers. She was a member of Farmville United Methodist, and a Watch Care member at Main Street United Methodist Church in South Boston.   Mrs. Rogers earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Tennessee and a Master’s degree from the University of Virginia. She worked as a home demonstration agent and also taught elementary school in Louisa County, VA. Her loves included collecting antiques, gardening and spending time with her family and pets.   Mrs. Rogers is survived by her children Two Daughters Debbie Rogers Taylor and husband Mike of Hurt, VA Suzanne Rogers Powell and husband Robert of South Boston, VA. One Son Christopher Alan Rogers and wife Jan of Farmville, VA Five Grandchildren Sarah Oliver and husband Travis Matt Taylor and wife Stephanie Thomas and Joe Rogers Holt Powell Great grandsons Andy Taylor and Taylor Oliver One Brother Roy Sams and wife Terry Two Sisters Christine Lovelace Nancy Fox and husband Buford Three Sisters-in-law Barbara Sue Sams, Margie Sams and Wendy Sams all of TN Numerous nieces and nephews   ***Preceded in death*** Three Brothers Tommy Sams, Robert Sams and Jack Sams Brother-in-law Bill Lovelace   Graveside service will be held at French Broad Baptist Cemetery in Dandridge TN. on November 6, 2016 at 3:00 P.M. with Rev. Dr. Bob Brown officiating.   For memorials please consider the Farmville United Methodist Church, 212 High Street, Farmville, VA 23901 or Main Street United Methodist Church, 701 North Main Street, South Boston, VA 24592.   Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com   Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.