Nova Rogers

ROGERS, Nova M. Age 89, of Covington, passed away Tuesday August 7, 2012, at Sterling House of Troy. She was born February 1, 1923, in Darke County, Ohio, to her parents Grover & Mary (Wade) Kelley. Nova was a 1941 graduate of Palestine Schools. In June of 1943, She married David Rogers and together they shared a life for 66 years. She was a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church (New Conference) and enjoyed traveling to Florida with David every winter, working in her flower garden, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband David L. Rogers in 2010; grandson Ryan Rogers; and siblings Margaret Aten, Pauline Windmiller, John Kelley, Norma Flora Angle, Marcella Sink, Eugene Kelley, Donald & Eldean (died in infancy). She is survived by her children and their spouses Don & Diane Rogers, Marion & Marilyn Rogers, Mary & Rod Peters, Marilyn & Gary Stull all of Covington; grandchildren Joe Rogers, Brent Rogers, Kay Ann Wilson, Grant Rogers, Mark Rogers, Michael Rogers, Emily Denlinger, Elaine Rogers, Ben Rogers, Wendy Vanderhorst, Craig Peters, Clint Peters, Jack Stull, Jonathan Stull, Carrie Brunk, Rachel Crist; 33 great grandchildren; sister Lois Flora. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, August 11, at the Old German Baptist Brethren Church. Interment will follow at Miami Memorial Park, Covington. The family will receive friends from 3-5 PM and 6-8 PM Friday at Jackson-Sarver Funeral Home, 10 S. High Street, Covington. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Acclaim Hospice of Centerville. Online memories may be left for the family at www.jackson-sarver.com

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