Martha Rogers

Martha Jo Crane Rogers, age 89, of Chattanooga, TN, and loving mother of five, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 24, 2024. Martha was born in Cleveland, TN, on May 9, 1935.

Martha was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Martha is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William Dexter Rogers; two sons - John David Rogers and Kenneth William Rogers; one daughter - Sandy Rogers Jackson; one granddaughter - Christina Shaver; Parents - Arlie L. Crane and Ruby J. Crane; three brothers - Luther Crane, Arlie Crane Jr, and Robert "Bob" L. Crane and one sister Peggy (Crane) Bullins.

Martha is survived by two daughters, Amy Rogers Hall and Marty Rogers (Randy) Fairbanks; four granddaughters; Ann Marie (Mel) McDonald, Kaila Rogers (Nathan) Scarbeck, Kelsey Rogers (Justin) Watts, Megan (Zach) Penny, Lauren (Jacob) Preston and ten great grandchildren; Chloe Shaver, Sydney Shaver, Riley Hall, Morgann McDonald, Riyen Campbell, Cade Campbell, Zager Penny, Kairi Penny, Landyn Preston, and Millie Preston.

The family will receive friends at Companion Funeral Home Chapel 2415 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 from 1-3PM followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 5, 2025, with Rev. Jerry Yother officiating.

Martha was full of life, love and will be cherished forever by all who loved her. Martha was always giving of her time to others and went out of her way to lift up a hurting heart, always knowing what to say. Martha was an amazing seamstress, and she often made wedding and bridesmaid dresses for her many nieces. Martha's compassion was beyond measure, she was thoughtful and kind to everyone she met. She enjoyed talking with her family and friends. Martha also loved baking pies! She loved animals (especially Molly), watching Hallmark movies, gardening, flowers, birds, traveling, praying for others, estate sales and shopping. Her laugh carried such joy and will never be forgotten. Martha was so many things to so many people - strong, fierce, elegant, graceful, kind, funny... whatever you needed, she quickly picked up on that and found a way to meet that need. She was our Superwoman and one of a kind. God broke the mold after he made her. She supported her children in all their endeavors. If you knew Martha, you would know she loved emeralds and pearls and to honor her, please wear your emeralds and/or pearls to her service (if you are able).

In lieu of flowers, contribution can be made to S.W. Latimer Endowment Scholarship Fund, 900 Walker Street, N.E., Cleveland, TN 37311, in memory of Martha Jo Rogers.

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