Helen Janney Rogero

Helen Melinda Janney Rogero, 97, of Valdosta, died on Sunday, March 10, 2013. Born on February 27, 1916 in Roanoke, AL to the late George W. and Lula Lane Janney, she was raised in Warwick, Worth County, before moving with her family to Macon, when she was 16 years old. Mrs. Rogero married her husband of 65 years, the late William Henry Rogero on September 10, 1938 in Macon, GA. The family moved to Valdosta in 1949, when Mr. Rogero was transferred by the C&S Bank.
Mrs. Rogero accepted Christ as her personal Savior when she was 12 years old. Her life was completely dedicated to Jesus as demonstrated by her service to Him throughout her life and by her loving and gentle spirit. She was a very active member of First Baptist Church for 64 years, serving in a number of capacities over the years. She taught in the nursery department for many years, served as president of the Lou Demie Mein Sunday School Class, sang in the Joy Givers Choir, and was an active member of the Women's Missionary Union for decades. She was also an active participant in the McLane New Hope Aftercare Support Group for several years where her wise council and warm kindness was deeply valued. She had also been a dedicated member of the Town and Country Garden Club, serving terms as secretary and treasurer. She participated as an active member of the Valdosta Junior High School Parent Teacher Organization, serving a term as secretary. She was also the Grey Lady (school nurse) at the Junior High for thirteen years.
A fantastic cook, Mrs. Rogero was renowned for her wonderful pound cakes, pecan pies, cinnamon crisps, plum cakes and other goodies which she generously gave to family and innumerable friends and loved ones over the years. She was the very definition of a Christian and will be greatly missed. Her sweet, generous spirit was treasured by her family and gained her many friends throughout the years.
Mrs. Rogero is survived by two daughters and sons in law, Eugenia (Genie) & Wes Krivanek, of Valdosta, and Judith Katherine & Larry Thames, of Charleston, SC; a son and daughter in law, George W. Rogero and Joyce Sloan of Washingtonville, NY, and six grandchildren, Jennifer M. Vance of Valdosta, William Thames of Charleston, SC, Helen Rogero of New Orleans, LA, Shannon (Ray) Thompkins, Randy Thames and Katherine Thames, all of Charleston, SC. Also surviving are three great- grandchildren, Trey Thompkins, Kaleb Thames and Raelyn Thompkins, all of Charleston, SC; a sister, LaMerle Beacham, of Macon; and a sister in law, Alvina Janney of Valdosta, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Rogero is preceded in death by three brothers, Durward, Paul & Earl Janney; and three sisters, Clara Janney, Hazel Pool, Mary Bullington and Virginia Edwards.
A memorial service for Mrs. Rogero will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at First Baptist Church. Dr. Phil West and Rev. Mac Weaver will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service on Saturday from 1 p.m. until service time. The burial of the cremains will be at Sunset Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church toward either their Mission Fund or the Food Ministry. Condolences may be conveyed to the family on the obituary page of www.mclanecares. Carson McLane Funeral Home.


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602