Gladys Rodgers

January 3, 2021

Mrs. Gladys Jean Sheppard Rodgers, 82, loving wife of 60 years of William “Billy” Rodgers, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Mrs. Gladys, a longtime resident of Dearing, was born in Jefferson County to the late Odell and Jewel Sheppard and was a 1957 graduate of Ocala High School. She was dedicated to the City of Dearing that she dearly loved. She was a member of the Mayflower Society and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Gladys taught children’s Sunday School for many years where she was a member at Harlem United Methodist Church. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Billy Rodgers; her sons, Mark (Marci) Rodgers and Andy (Jan) Rodgers; her grandchildren, Caitlin Rodgers and Joshua (Marlee) Rodgers; sister, Janet (Smokey) Robinson; brother, Marvin (Kathy) Sheppard; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandson, Ryan Rodgers; siblings, Roy (Margaret) Sheppard and Carol Sheppard Watson. Graveside services will be held 11 AM, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Dearing Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. David Cooper and Rev. Danny McClure officiating. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Harlem United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 39, Harlem, Georgia 30814. Due to the current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. We ask all guests and family members attending the services to practice social distancing and if medically able, wear a mask.