In the words of Betty Rogers:
"I was born in Tatum, Texas on August 17, 1919. I joined Harmony Hill Baptist Church at an early age under the Pastor J. W. Baily. Later I married K.C. Rogers and two children were born, Ruth and James Clyde. In the later years, we moved to Dallas, Texas. I united with Greater New Zion Baptist Church under the Rev. A. V. Voice, Pastor Emeritus. My pastor now is Rev. Joe S. Patterson."
Preceding her in death: Parents: Willie and Millie Garrett Jackson, Husband: K.C. Rogers, Son: James Clyde (Sonny) Rogers. Three brothers and three sisters.
She leaves: Her loving and caring daughter and Son in law Ruth and J. Hill (Dallas), 3 granddaughters: Vanessa Hill, Robin McPherson (Thomas III) and Tracey Hill, all of Dallas. 1 Grandson: Burke Rogers (Dallas). 2 Great Grands: Thomas McPherson IV and Kara McPherson of Dallas. 3 Sisters: Elmira McCarty (Oakland, CA), Irene Whitehurst (Longview, TX), Earlene Williams (San Antonio, TX). 2 Brothers: Walter "Son" Jackson (Oakland, CA) and Willie "J.W." Jackson (Pittsburg, CA). Sister in Law: Dorothy Johnson (St. Louis, MO). Special Daughters: Alice "Cookie" Farmer and Gloria Barnes. A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.