Mrs. Rogers was born May 12, 1933, in Winston County, MS. She was a graduate of Ellison Ridge High School, and worked as an office manager for Dowdle Gas. Jimmie Irene was a faithful member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny Roy Rogers; and her parents, Vida Eaves Woodruff and Rudolph Woodruff.
She is survived by her daughter, Gina (Darrell) Duty; her son, Gregg Rogers, both of Louisville; one brother, Rudye (Dorothy) Woodruff of Marietta, GA; 5 grandchildren, Courtney Duty Hunt, Cole Duty, Lauren Rogers, Brandon Rogers, and Nick Duty; and 2 great grandchildren, Liam Hunt and Ella Duty.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 547, Louisville, MS 39339.