Melba Joyce Rogers
March 31, 1941 — December 6, 2023
Melba Joyce Rogers
Melba Joyce Rogers, 82, of Hanover, wife of Martin H. Rogers, III, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at her home following a brief illness.
Born on Monday, March 31, 1941 in Knoxville, TN, she was a daughter of the late Carl Jackson Booker and Christine Nicely Booker. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Carl Jackson Booker, Jr.; and a sister, Burlene Williford. A graduate of Cranberry High School in Elk Park, NC, Melba was dedicated to her career as a computer programmer with the National Security Agency for 30 years until her retirement in 1996. She was a member of Hope Baptist Church in Hanover.
In addition to her husband of 47 years, she is survived by a son, Martin Henry Rogers, IV; two grandchildren, Abigail Celestina Rogers and Duncan Xavier Rogers and their mother, Jessica Hudson; a sister, Sara B. Crowe; several nieces and nephews; a great-nephew, Micah Dobbins; and a great-niece, Lakyn Philpaw.
A private service is being planned.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Baptist Church, 6450 Hope Way, Hanover, PA 17331.
Born on Monday, March 31, 1941 in Knoxville, TN, she was a daughter of the late Carl Jackson Booker and Christine Nicely Booker. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Carl Jackson Booker, Jr.; and a sister, Burlene Williford. A graduate of Cranberry High School in Elk Park, NC, Melba was dedicated to her career as a computer programmer with the National Security Agency for 30 years until her retirement in 1996. She was a member of Hope Baptist Church in Hanover.
In addition to her husband of 47 years, she is survived by a son, Martin Henry Rogers, IV; two grandchildren, Abigail Celestina Rogers and Duncan Xavier Rogers and their mother, Jessica Hudson; a sister, Sara B. Crowe; several nieces and nephews; a great-nephew, Micah Dobbins; and a great-niece, Lakyn Philpaw.
A private service is being planned.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Baptist Church, 6450 Hope Way, Hanover, PA 17331.
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