Vernonda Faye Freddie Rogers Obituary (1931

Vernonda "Freddie", as she and her family preferred, was born March 29, 1931, in Golden Gate, Illinois, the daughter of Alvin and Lola (Graham) Chalcraft, deceased. Freddie married "Red" Daniel Eugene Rogers August 7, 1948, and he preceded her in death on September11, 2003. Freddie loved her Bingo Bunch buddies that met to discuss life and have lots of fun for at least five decades. She also was known for being a fabulous cook, Mother and Grandmother. Survivors include son Mark (LeAnn) Rogers, Carmi, IL, and daughter Pam (Tony) Adams, Lebanon, TN; grandchildren Kyle Rogers, Kasey Rogers, Kate Joiner, and Leslie Webber; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Freddie had eight brothers and sisters: Valetta Hill, Vera Ellis, Mary Isle, Bonnie Alldredge, Ray Chalcraft, Dean Chalcraft, Joan Carter, Lloyd Chalcraft, all of which are deceased. Visitation and funeral are Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi, Illinois. Visitation is at 10 am and funeral is at 12 noon. Burial will be in North Maple Ridge Cemetery in Carmi, Illinois. Memorials may be made to either First Christian Church of Carmi or the Carmi VFW and will be accepted at Cook Funeral in Carmi. Visitation: Cook Funeral Chapel, Carmi, Illinois - Saturday, August 26, 2023 - 10 am to 12 noon Service: Cook Funeral Chapel, Carmi, Illinois - Saturday, August 26, 2023 - 12 noon Burial: North Maple Ridge Cemetery, Carmi, Illinois Memorials: Carmi First Christian Church or Carmi VFW