Sybil Atkins Rogers

Mrs. Sybil Atkins Rogers North Augusta, SC—Funeral Services for Mrs. Sybil Atkins Rogers, 88, of River Wind Drive, North Augusta, SC, who entered into rest November 9, 2016, will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Posey Funeral Chapel. Pastor Derek Watson officiating. Interment in Westover Memorial Park. Mrs. Rogers was born in North Augusta on the 4th of July, the eldest of six children of the late Hanford and Iva Atkins. She was a successful business woman. Starting her career in the early 1950’s selling shoes at J.B. Whites in Augusta, she was quickly promoted to Department Manager and Buyer which required frequent trips to New York City to select the latest fashions. In the years following, her career took her and her family to other southeastern locations including Atlanta and Mobile. Mrs. Rogers became the first female Store Manager in the Mercantile chain of stores which included J.B. Whites, Gayfers and Dillards. In 1990 she retired from Gayfers and moved to Atlanta to be near her son, Dan and his young family and her many long-time friends. She returned to North Augusta in 2004 to be near her daughter, Carol and other family members. Sybil was a warm, witty and gentle lady who enjoyed her family and friends. She was a most gracious host to whoever came to her home and delighted in cooking gourmet meals for everyone to enjoy. She enjoyed spending time at the lake or beach or simply working in the yard and had boundless energy that made her “Forever Young at Heart”. Sybil was a Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church of North Augusta. She was predeceased additionally by her son, Dan Rogers and a sister, Bobbie Carter. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Eric “Buck” Thompson, North Augusta; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren; two sisters, Brenda (Wayne) Fuller, Evans and Geneva Stephens, Augusta; two brothers, Tony (Tess) Atkins, Grovetown and Langdon (Carolyn) Atkins, Augusta; numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Scott Thompson, Andy Thompson, Davey Fuller, Tony Atkins, Scott Atkins and Jimmy McWatty. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of North Augusta, 625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841. The family expresses appreciation to Mrs. Rogers’ dedicated caregivers and her sister Brenda Fuller for their loving care.

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Sybil Atkins Rogers

July 4, 1928 - November 9, 2016