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Margaret Dedmon Fesperman Rogers died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at the John F. Keever Solace Center. Mrs. Rogers was born in Cooleemee, NC, the daughter of the late Charlie Pleasants and Stella Wilson Dedmon. She was the widow of Walter Rowe Fesperman and William P. (Pete) Rogers, both deceased. Two brothers: C. Paul Dedmon and William C. Dedmon; and one sister, Nell Alexander Bushnell, preceded her in death. Mrs. Rogers graduated from Catawba College and moved to Asheville in 1946, where her husband was marketing supervisor for Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. She was a 46-year member and twice president of the Vetust Study Club of Asheville, a long-time member and president of the Woman’s Civic Club, a member and supporter of the Asheville Symphony, Grace Episcopal Church, First Presbyterian Church of Asheville, a member of the Asheville Country Club since the mid-forties, and an active participant in Asheville civic and social life for more than six decades. Mrs. Rogers enjoyed playing bridge with friends and participating in activities concerning antiques and has been a respected advisor to the Asheville Antiques Fair for many years. She was an avid traveler, cruising and touring extensively with friends and her children to Europe, Alaska, and the Caribbean. During her early years in Asheville, Mrs. Rogers modeled at many fundraisers for charitable organizations. She was a lovely, refined lady of immaculate bearing who will be sorely missed by her friends and three generations of children. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia F. Howell of Weaverville; a son, W. Rowe Fesperman of Paoli, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren: Lynne H. Byington, Page E. Gilmore, Hunter F. Hannig, Dr. Walter G. Howell, and Brooke F. Olander; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, and a devoted caregiver, Penelope Darata. Burial will be private at Calvary Episcopal Church cemetery in Fletcher. A memorial service will be held on May 21 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Margaret Torrence will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Memorial gifts may be directed to The First Bible Class at First Presbyterian, Church, 40 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801, or to the Asheville Symphony, Post Office Box 2852, Asheville, NC 28802.

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Mrs. Margaret Dedmon Fesperman Rogers

September 21, 1909 - April 30, 2011