Beth Ann Rogers 3/11/1948 -1/8/2007

Funeral Services for Beth Ann Parrott Rogers, age 58, will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Texas with burial following at Walker’s Chapel Cemetery in Reklaw, Texas.

She was born on March 11, 1948 to William and Mavis Parrott of Reklaw, Texas and passed away on January 8, 2007 after a long illness.

Survivors include her husband, Calvin Douglas (Doug) Rogers of Austin, Daughter, Honey Elizabeth Graham and  Granddaughter Makayla Jade Burkett of Longview, mother, Mavis Parrott of Reklaw, Brother, William Robert (Bob) Parrott of Reklaw, nephew, Chad Parrott of Irving, niece, Alison Dotson of Rusk, Step-daughters Angela Kemp and Rashel Hamilton, four step-granddaughters; Abigail Kemp, Katelyn Kemp, Madeline Hamilton, and Caroline Hamilton all of Lewisville and many friends.

Beth Ann graduated from Rusk High School and continued her education at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches in 1970. She earned her Masters in Library Science from Le Tourneau University and began her teaching career in Jacksonville as a Kindergarten teacher and principal. She also taught special education, physical education and was a high school librarian at Hallsville, Texas for 18 years. In 1997, Beth Ann moved to Austin where she worked as the Librarian of William B. Travis High School before completing her teaching career as the Ninth Grade Center Librarian at Westlake High School in Eanes ISD.

Beth Ann had several honors in her career including an appointment to the Texas Skill Standards Board by then Governor and now President George W. Bush. She served on the ATPE Board of Directors in the mid 1980’s as well as most regional and local offices in the early years of ATPE. In 1993, she was elected President of the Association of Texas Professional Educators after serving as the State Secretary and State Vice-President. She also served on a variety of committees both at the local school district level and at the state ATPE level. She is also a member of the Wall of Honor in ATPE as a Past State President.

Alan Bookman said, “Some people live their life and leave little or no imprint. Others leave a forever footprint, and everlasting impact of love, of smiles, of support and of friendship.” Beth Ann Rogers was such a person. Her favorite quote was “Have I told you how much I love you lately” and secondly, “BELIEVE”. Most of the people that truly knew Beth Ann could not help but love her and those that did not know her soon grew to love her. She will be greatly missed.

Pallbearers will be Chad Parrott, Ken Dotson, Archie, McAfee, Alan Bookman, Jerry Russell and Steve Graham.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Al Clark, Mike McLamore, Jack Riley, Ike Frazer, Harry Webster and John Jackson.

The family will receive friends Friday, January 12, 2007 from 6 to 8 PM at Autry Funeral Home.

Contributions are welcome in honor of Beth Ann Rogers in care of the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 www.cancer.org

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Beth Ann Parrott Rogers

Services for Beth Ann Parrott Rogers, 58,will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, at Autry Funeral Home of Jacksonville. Burial will follow at Walker’s Chapel Cemetery in Reklaw.

She was born March 11, 1948, to William and Mavis Parrott of Reklaw and passed away Jan. 8, 2007, after a long illness.

Survivors include her husband, Calvin Douglas (Doug) Rogers of Austin, daughter, Honey Elizabeth Graham and granddaughter Makayla Jade Burkett of Longview, mother, Mavis Parrott of Reklaw, brother, William Robert (Bob) Parrott of Reklaw, nephew, Chad Parrott of Irving, niece, Alison Dotson of Rusk, step-daughters Angela Kemp and Rashel Hamilton, four step-granddaughters; Abigail Kemp, Katelyn Kemp, Madeline Hamilton, and Caroline Hamilton, all of Lewisville; and many friends.

Beth Ann graduated from Rusk High School and continued her education at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches in 1970. She earned her Masters in library science from Le Tourneau University and began her teaching career in Jacksonville as a kindergarten teacher and principal. She also taught special education, physical education and was a high school librarian at Hallsville for 18 years. In 1997, Beth Ann moved to Austin where she worked as the Librarian of William B. Travis High School before completing her teaching career as the Ninth Grade Center librarian at Westlake High School in Eanes ISD.

Beth Ann had several honors in her career including an appointment to the Texas Skill Standards Board by then Governor and now President George W. Bush. She served on the ATPE Board of Directors in the mid 1980s as well as most regional and local offices in the early years of ATPE. In 1993, she was elected president of the Association of Texas Professional Educators after serving as the state secretary and state vice-president. She also served on a variety of committees both at the local school district level and at the state ATPE level. She is also a member of the Wall of Honor in ATPE as a past state president.

Alan Bookman said, “Some people live their life and leave little or no imprint. Others leave a forever footprint, and everlasting impact of love, of smiles, of support and of friendship.” Beth Ann Rogers was such a person. Her favorite quote was “Have I told you how much I love you lately” and secondly, “BELIEVE.” Most of the people that truly knew Beth Ann could not help but love her and those that did not know her soon grew to love her. She will be greatly missed.

Pallbearers will be Chad Parrott, Ken Dotson, Archie, McAfee, Alan Bookman, Jerry Russell and Steve Graham.
Honorary pallbearers will be Al Clark, Mike McLamore, Jack Riley, Ike Frazer, Harry Webster and John Jackson.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at the funeral home.

Contributions are welcome in honor of Beth Ann Rogers in care of the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 www.cancer.org

 

Information from The Jacksonville Daily Progress