Katherine Yarbrough Rogers Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Katherine Yarbrough Rogers of Columbia, Tennessee, whose life came to an end on April 12, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parent Cicero Edmond; and her husband Elmer Henry "Buddy" Rogers, Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Rebecca Stilwell (Henry) of Spring Hill, TN and E. Henry "Hank" Rogers, III (Elaine) of Kansas City; her grandchildren, Abigail Grace Stilwell, Katherine Brett Stilwell, Olivia Grace Rogers and John Henry Rogers; her great grandchild Ezra James Stilwell; her sister Carolyn Gallaher (Roy) of Maryville, TN; and her siblings-in-law, Mildred Rogers of Columbia, Linda Bassham of Milan, TN and Doug Rogers (Norma) of Columbia. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 16th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, April 17th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home (320 W 7th St, Columbia, TN 38401). A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Columbia Academy, 1101 West 7th Street, Columbia, TN, 38401 or to the King's Daughters' School of Columbia, 412 West 9th Street, Columbia, TN, 38401.
