Vena Lavina Rogers, age 79, of Bergman, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Autumn Hill Nursing Home in Berryville.

The daughter of Johnie and Murl (Smithson) Milam was born October 18, 1942 in Marshall, Arkansas.  She attended school at Snowball, Marshall and Harrison, where she graduated in 1960.

Vena was a hard worker and loved her yard to look beautiful.  She loved her cats and birds and enjoyed fishing and crocheting.  Vena was very hospitable and she loved to have fun and cut up.  She was a good cook and no one could make a pot of beans as good as Vena.  She was a loving and devoted mother and sister.  She always required her kids to be home on Christmas morning by 6 AM, and if you were late, you were the last to open your presents.

Vena's life changed tremendously when she rededicated her life to the Lord.  She loved the Lord and being a Born-again Christian.  She was a member of Believers Fellowship Church and greatly enjoyed her church family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Rogers; son, Michael Kimbrell; brother, O'Dale Milam; sister, Janice Johnson; great granddaughters, Ember and Solara Ann; and a sister-in-law, Carolyn Milam.

Vena is survived by her daughters, Melissa Staggs and husband Wayne of Lead Hill and Shana Rogers of Bergman; four siblings, Bob Milam of Harrison, Genitta Harris and husband Billy of Batavia, David Milam of Sheridan and Teresa McGarrah and husband Dewey of Harrison; 5 grandchildren, Gary, Ryder, Chrissie, Michael J. and Michael Wayne; 4 great grandchildren, Darkus and Michael (Tuff), Avery and Jace; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended relatives and many dear friends.

Funeral service will be at 2 PM, Friday, June 24, 2022 at Coffman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dewey McGarrah officiating.  Burial will follow at Dongola Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral beginning at 1 PM.

Pallbearers are Joe Milam, Michael Wayne Case, Jared McGarrah, Chris Harris, Billy Harris and Michael J. Kimbrell.

Honorary pallbearers are Gary Staggs, Ryder Staggs and Pat Fioretti.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff of Autumn Hill Nursing Home for the loving care provided to Vena.

On-line condolences can be left at www.coffmanfh.com .