Mrs. Clara Myers Rogers

Clara Louise Myers Rogers, 92, of Salisbury, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at The Laurels in Salisbury. She enjoyed good health up until the past few years with a serious decline over the past five months. Born July 22, 1923, in Guilford County, she was the eldest child of the late Steele and Ethel Myers. Clara was a 1942 graduate of Granite Quarry High School. Following high school graduation, Clara moved to Washington, DC and worked for the FBI’s “Fingerprint Factory” during World War II. As the war ended she returned to Salisbury to marry the love of her life John Harold Rogers, just returned home from the war. Clara worked for Newsome Jewelers and later for 50+ years at Earle’s Office Supply in Salisbury. She enjoyed her time at Earle’s and was well known to her customers and many in Salisbury. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Clara was a wonderful family historian; telling stories of her siblings and her growing up in the depression, life during WWII, and adventures of her time spent working in our nation’s capital. These events were memorable and part of the strength, determination, and legacy she imparted to her family. Before her husband’s death in 1982, she and Harold were very active, enjoying camping with family and friends, attending Harold’s WWII Army reunions, and hosting family get togethers. Clara was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother. The impact she had on those that she loved is immeasurable. Her greatest joy was the blessing of her granddaughter, Heaven, and getting to be such a big part of her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Harold Rogers, Sr. and sisters Yvonne Pickler, Betty Cauble VanDee, Gaynell Gibbons Fisher, and Evelyn Kluttz. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, John Harold Rogers, Jr. of Salisbury; granddaughter Heaven Rogers, brother, Tom Myers of High Point, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7-9 PM - Monday, April 4 at Summersett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted 4:00 PM - Tuesday, April 5 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, with the Rev. William Ketchie officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 205 St. Paul’s Church Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146

Mrs. Clara Myers Rogers

July 22, 1923 - April 1, 2016