In loving memory of

Patti Rogers
April 28, 1964 - January 12, 2013

Patti Lynn Arthur Rogers

Our beautiful daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend lost her courageous battle with cancer on the evening of Saturday, January 12, 2013. Patti Lynn Arthur Rogers was born April 28th, 1964 and celebrated 48 years of life. She leaves a wonderful husband, Kevin Wayne Rogers and a beautiful daughter, Lindsey Jenna Rogers to carry on her legacy of love and devotion to her family and those surrounding her. She was also loved by her mother, Bea Arthur and sisters Pam Arthur, Mary Ann Pennington and brother-in-law Tommy Pennington of Fayetteville, WV, and her brother Rob Arthur and sister-in-law Beth Arthur of Raleigh, NC and niece & nephew, Heather & Noah Pennington of Fayetteville, WV, R.J. & Kayla Arthur of Raleigh, NC, and brother, Curt -and sister-in-law Sue Rogers of Suwnee, GA.

She was born in West Virginia and she loved those "country roads" so she let them "take her home" for many visits with family and friends over her years spent living in GA. She lived with her husband and daughter in Sugar Hill. She graduated from Fayetteville High School and Concord College located in WV and received her Master's of Science degree from North Georgia College & State University then completed her Specialist in Education degree at Lincoln Memorial University (TN). She loved teaching at Forsyth Central High School and helping the many hundreds of students over her 22 years there.

She was a champion of any cause she believed in and she loved with all of her heart. Her friends were always considered part of her family and we were all very fortunate to have her in our lives.

Her family and friends are invited to a "Celebration of Life" from the hours of 5-7 pm on Thursday, January 17th, 2013 at Byars Funeral Home, where we will touch each other's lives with the commemoration and remembrance of her wonderful life. The service will follow at 7:00 pm as we continue to honor our time spent with her. A second " Celebration of Life" is planned for Fayetteville, WV at a later date.

Her family would like to say thank-you for all the prayers and words of encouragement she received throughout the last few years as she battled this disease called cancer.

In leiu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Forsyth Central High School Relay for Life of Forsyth County, Georgia.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, GA. Online condolences at www.byarsfuneralhome.com

Tributes

Sherrie Phillips wrote on Jan 22, 2013:

"Very nice, Kevin. Well done."

Deanna Walker Salmons wrote on Jan 17, 2013:

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Douglas Brown wrote on Jan 17, 2013:

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Deanna Walker Salmons wrote on Jan 17, 2013:

"Even though I have not seen or heard from Patti in many years, I will never forget all the good times we had growing up together as very good friends in school and in 4-H. So many great memories and some very special times for sure that I will never forget. Prayers are with you Bea as well as the rest of the family and I will be praying for all of you!"

Tracy Steinlight wrote on Jan 17, 2013:

"I was blessed to be able to call Patti a friend and have her in my life. She was always willing to put other's needs in front of her own and she was always there when a friend needed her. She helped me get through some tough times and always brought a smile to my face. Kevin and Lindsay, you are in my thoughts and prayers and I know that God has Patti embraced in His loving arms."

Kurt Koeplin wrote on Jan 17, 2013:

"Kevin and Lindsay, I'm so sorry for your loss. I prayed often, over the years, for your wife and mother. She was a wonderful friend to me during my time at Central. I share a portion of your grief, and will now pray that the Holy Spirit send y'all His gracious balm of healing.Sincerely,Kurt Koeplin"

Sonji McCormick wrote on Jan 17, 2013:

"Pam, I am so sorry for your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need to talk or anything, you know where I am, Love, Sonji"

Jennie Hendley wrote on Jan 17, 2013:

"Patti and I met the year she began teaching at Otwell and then we transferred to Forsyth Central the same year. Patti will always be remembered as a caring person and a wonderful teacher. Patti's love of her family was evident to everyone that knew her. May all your good memories be a comfort at this time. May God grant you peace and strength in the coming days."

Gypsy Frix wrote on Jan 17, 2013:

"Patti will be in our hearts forever! She was always kind, giving, and "real." I can remember her helping out with the softball team when I was in high school and then good times when we became co-workers. Patti was always a positive influence and will be truly missed. Kevin and Lindsay, I pray that Gods love lifts and carries you through."

Tammy Herron wrote on Jan 16, 2013:

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Robin McDaniel wrote on Jan 16, 2013:

"Deepest sympathy to a wonderful supportive family. I never got to meet Patti, however I did get to know of how wonderful she was via her sister Pam as she often spoke lovingly and with such admiration for her. Cherish the memories as Patti will forever live daily in your hearts. Thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you. Robin McDaniel"

Tammy Thompson wrote on Jan 16, 2013:

"I only met Patti a few times, but that was enough to know that she was very special and very much loved by her family and friends. My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you begin the process of learning to carry on without her. Cherish the memories that can never be taken away from you."

Lou Ann Bowen wrote on Jan 16, 2013:

"Pam, Praying for you and your family in this time of grief and knowing that the grace of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be a comfort to you.Love and Prayers,Lou Ann Bowen"

Janice Shaw wrote on Jan 16, 2013:

"We join so many others who mourn Patti's passing and will keep Patti and her beautiful family forever in our thoughts and prayers. We count ourselves fortunate that our paths crossed so we were able to have known Patti, as well as Kevin and Lindsey - what a warm and loving family! No matter what, Patti always greeted us with her sweet, welcoming smile and kind words. Words can not express our sadness but please know we are thinking of you all. Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. The measure of a life well-lived is not in what a person has accumulated, but rather through the lives they touched and the sorrow they leave behind. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that her loss is felt by all who knew and loved Patti.The Shaw Family"

Stacy Smith (Barron) wrote on Jan 15, 2013:

"Mrs.Rogers was such a great teacher. I have so many great memories of her. She made math as fun as it can be ;). I'm so sorry for your loss!!"

Andrea Wojciechowski wrote on Jan 15, 2013:

"Patti was a wonderful person & a great teacher; she tutored my daughter and was the only person able to teach Algebra to Kara. I will always remember her smiling face from our times together at FCHS. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family now and always. Andrea Wojciechowski"

Terrie O'Dell wrote on Jan 15, 2013:

"So sorry for your loss..Prayers to the Arthur & Rogers Family. Ray& Frank Jones,Terrie Jones O'Dell"

Heather Dawn Pennington wrote on Jan 14, 2013:

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Linda Ebert wrote on Jan 14, 2013:

"Just thinking back on all the soccer games with Patti...especially all the years you were "Nurse Patti and Dr. Kevin" for the girls. She was a true gem and it was a privilege to have gotten to know her. We celebrate her life, but mourn your loss and ours. Keeping you in our prayers. - Linda Ebert"

Connie Estep Rawls wrote on Jan 14, 2013:

"So sorry for the loss of someone so special. Patti was a true fighter and such a wonderful person! Kevin, you are an inspiration to all caregivers with your "always keep fighting" attitude. She will be greatly missed. Love always...Connie Estep Rawls"