Obituary for Audrey Rogers

Audrey Naomi Rogers

April 18, 1920 – May 7, 2022

Audrey Naoma Wright Rogers passed away peacefully at her home on May 7th, 2022, in Newkirk, Oklahoma. She was 102. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Ponca City, Oklahoma, with Pastor Michael Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Ponca City. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK 74601..

Audrey was born on April 18th, 1920, to Dennis and Fanny (Roby) Wright in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She was raised in Ponca City and graduated from Ponca City High School in 1938. Audrey went to school in Plainview, TX, and became an Oklahoma state court reporter. She worked at the Newkirk Courthouse for 19 years and was the 2nd to be certified at 200 words per minute. Audrey married John Chris Rogers an April 6, 1940. He purchased the 320 acre Rogers’ Rock Ridge (7601 E. Brake Rd.). They won a contest! Five farmers from Blackwell, who were masters of their craft, came and built them a custom home. She lived on the farm for 50 years. Audrey thoroughly enjoyed the farm, the new home, and the cattle. She only rarely missed being at services at the First Baptist Church in Ponca City, or at her Friday hair appointment.

Everyone called her Grandma! Audrey had many dear friends, too many to mention. She loved everyone deeply and she kept in contact with everyone she could throughout the years. Some of her favorite states to visit were Hawaii, Florida, California, and Alaska. She also enjoyed traveling to the Virgin Islands and Mexico. Audrey loved to make cakes and other foods for church. She loved watching the sunrise over the land and kept beautiful gardens that held both flowers. She never missed Wheel of Fortune and loved all kinds of games, especially the board game Pollyanna!

Audrey enjoyed life. She made friends everywhere she went. She believed in the Lord and she believed in humanity. She taught kindness, respect, and love in everything she did.

She is survived by her son, John Chris Rogers II; grandchildren, Margaret Peckenpaugh; great-grandchildren Ricky, Andrea, Cathey, and Michael; great-great grandchildren, Ben, Kaylea, Hazel, Trevor, and Wyatt.

Audrey is preceded in death by her husband John Chris Rogers; sons, Stephen (Steve) Dwayne Rogers, and Robert (Bob) Eugene Rogers; grandchildren, Terry Rogers and Lori Rogers.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 218 S 6th St, Ponca City, OK 74601

Source: Trout Funeral Home