Audrey Ann Rogers

Audrey Ann Bailey Rogers, 90, died peacefully Sunday evening, October 13th. Family honored her last hours with their presence, sharing stories, laughter, singing praise songs and old hymns, and reading scriptures of promise and eternal life with God through her Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. She was born December 14, 1933 in Reynolds, Nebraska. Her father, Wayne “Boone” Bailey was one of the first men in the country to pave a mile in a day without modern equipment. Her mother, Ethel Bailey, distinguished herself by running Hotel Wayne in Syracuse, NE and later by moving to Asheville to live with Audrey where they both volunteered at ABCCM (Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry). Audrey’s life was dedicated to serving her Community through her worship at Bent Creek Baptist and Antioch Christian Church, teaching Sunday School to children, and leading multiple womens’ Bible studies, as well as at the Steadfast House and ABCCM Coxe Ave. Shelter. From 1981 to 2017, 36 years, she volunteered two days a week at ABCCM as a “counselor” in the Crisis Ministry. She was twice named “Volunteer of the Year.” After her volunteer hours at the Crisis Ministry, she would then spend the afternoon as a Jail Ministry volunteer with Brenda Daniels. She also taught English as a second language tutoring Latino families. She is described by family as “full of spirit!” She loved horses, golfing, playing bridge and Skipbo (Spite and Malice). Up through her early 70s, she enjoyed snow skiing and water skiing. She loved her many family vacations and adventures. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 36 devoted years, Turner; and her brother Wayne and (wife) Doris Bailey. She is survived by her two sons, Reverend Scott (Shirley) Rogers - Audrey (Lance) Shull, Adam Rogers, Nathan (Heather) Rogers – Nyla and Edyn; and Ret. Col. Lane (Carla) Rogers, Lindsey (Sam) Gentz, Kristina (Casey) Ronayne – Logan and Travis, Landon (Alexis) Rogers – Jackon. Her daughter, Julie (Joe) Ellis – Austin (Seher) Ellis, Bailey (Emily) Ellis Sandlin, Joseph (Fiancé, Cassidy) Ellis, Mackenzie Ellis (Will Potter). Sister Nancy (Vince) Dowding and sons Joe (Brooke) Dowding, Steve (Charlene) Dowding, and daughter Debra (Galen) Killion and their many nieces and nephews who loved “Aunt Audie.” Brother Wayne - Elaine (Kevin) Langel and Wayne (Kelli) Bailey, and their children. All who knew her spoke of her love of God, her laughter and quick wit, integrity, loving her neighbors, and taking walks around Beaver Lake. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was so proud of her 3 kids and adored her 10 grandkids and 5 great grands with another due in April. She loved her extended family and lived with thanksgiving and thanks-living to God. Funeral services will be held this Thursday Oct. 17th at Glory Tabernacle Church, 1221 Sweeten Creek Rd. Asheville, NC 28803. Visitation will be from 2-3, followed by worship and Celebration of Life at 3pm. Family and close friends are welcome to attend graveside services at Lewis Memorial Park. The funeral service will be live streamed for those who cannot attend by going to this link: https://youtube.com/live/VG_jzgMEKKA?feature=share The Rogers family wish to thank Memory Care of Asheville; Dr. Word-Sims; The Legacy at Southpoint Memory Care Wing and Family Hospice, both of Greenville, SC for their wonderful care, honoring her and caring for the whole family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations online at abccm.org or send checks in her memory to ABCCM, 1845 Brevard Rd. Arden, NC 28704.

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Audrey Ann Rogers

December 14, 1933 - October 13, 2024