The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-23
IN MEMORIAM

NINA SUSAN ROGERS. the subject of
THIS brief sketch. was born in War
rem county. y. g, March -. 1899, and
aied at her home in this city on the
evening OF July 9. She was the
daughter OF Rev. John ~ Miller, a
member of the North Carolina Con
ference OF the NJ. l.. Church. South,
her mother having been Miss Jane
Bryan Williams. OF North Carolina.
me writer's estimate OF her char
acter is based upon long and init
mate acquaintance. having been
privileged to see her daily in the IA
miliar and unreservcd Intercourse OF
nome Ire. and to observe the many
excellent qualities that rendered her
so much beloved in the home circle.
among her numerous relatives and
connections. ana in every community
In which she ever resided
She possessed in remarkable de-
gree a charming vivacity of manner
quick sense OF numor and a keen
appreciation Of friendship that won
Tor her great popularity among the
made her attractive to young and old
alike. even to the close of her life
she was most loyal In her friend
SHIPS and unstinting In service, but
most distinguished her was the
splendid courage with which she met
LIES vcissitudes.
After completing her education at
-, St'4Spotv female college, and
spending short period in teaching
school. she was happily united in
marriage TO Mr.. William L. Rogers.
OF Halifax county. Va Mr. Rogers
VINO bears In lis body the marks
OF the War of lS6l-'65. having Darti-
clpated with great bravery in some
of its most sanguine engaEements
found in his life companion spirit
OF nigh courage worthy OF the sol
der with whom she had united her
he Hafs - b t.,
his physical weakness and lamoness.
resulting from the wounds of battle
her cheerfulness of disposition and
ouoYancy OF spirit. gave him new
courage TO attempt and accomplish
worthy things despite his handicaps.
After long life of service for
others. as busy and efficient home
maker. devoted wife and loving
mother and grandmother she passed
away very suddenly after an illness
or scarcely more than an hour. !eav-
ing husband. children. little grand
son and large circle or friends to
mourn her departure
We are comfortad in the reflection
that her Illness being of very brief
duration. she was only a few mo-
ments conscious OF pain. and while
there was no opportunity for any ex-
preston from her. We are consoled
By the remembrance OF the beautiful
consistency OF her Christian charac-
ter and OF the nigh ideals which she
cnueaNorcd always to set before her
children. They can surely say Of
her:
IF aught OF goodness. or of grace
BE mine hers be the glory:
She led me on In virtues paths.
And set the light before me-
Two Of her favorite hymns were
sung at her tuneral-"Nearer. NY
God to Thee" and Home OF the
Soul'-and we saw her body laid 10
rest IN Rivcrvicw Cemetery to await
the resurrection
ROSE II. REDO.
Richmond. Va.
sad but loving remem-
brance OF our dear son. JOSEPH
ANDERSON. who departed this life
one year ago to-day. July 20. 1911.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber
Peaceful In thy grave so low.
Thou no more will join our number,
Thou no more our sorrows know.
You are gone but not forgotten:
Fresh our love VIII ever be-
For as long as there Is life
We VIII always think of thee.
HIS PARENTS.