Mrs. Virginia Rogers Allred transformed by the promises of her faith to eternal life on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Sanctuary Hospice House after a long, fruitful and purpose filled life. She was born November 29, 1931 in Saltillo, MS, one of 5 children born to the union of Baxter Rogers and Lillie Sample Rogers, pioneer Saltillo families. Her 4 siblings preceded her in death. After graduating high school, Virginia attended Itawamba Junior College (ICC) earning an Associate’s Degree. Her career was working as an accountant/bookkeeper employed by Hodges Home Supply, McCullough Steel, and Rite Chemical Company working until age 85. She volunteered at North MS Medical Center for over 15 years – only covid stopped her stewardship. Virginia married Alvin Allred in March of 1951 and they shared 48 years together before his death February 19, 2000. She was a member of Verona Church of Christ. She loved reading and studying the Bible and worship. A strong, independent but gentle soul, Virginia’s hobbies included yard work, her flowers and caring for her babies and great grandchildren who lovingly called her “Ma. Well done, Virginia-you made a difference in all our lives.
A brief scripture reading and prayer will take place at 1 PM, Thursday, December 22, 2022, in the Sadie Holland Memorial Chapel of Holland Funeral Directors with Minister Wayne Cox speaking. Private burial will be in the Rogers/Sample family plot at Mayfield Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 noon to service time on Thursday only. For those unable to attend, the service may be viewed at www.hollandfuneraldirectors.com/Livestreaming.
Survivors include her daughter, Sheryll Ray and her husband, Otis of Texarkana, AR; 4 grandchildren, Sean Allred, Mandy Case (Johnny), Elizabeth Lemley (Taylor), Brandon Allred (Meghan); great grandchildren, Lawson Lemley, Hayden Allred, Lexi Allred, Mia Allred, and Cora Allred; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and their families and her next door neighbor and adopted “grandson”, Billy Savage. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin, son, Phillip Allred and grandson, Axl Allred and 4 siblings, Dorothy Miller, Jewel Lanphere, Dora Scruggs and Joel Rogers.
Memorials may be sent to Sanctuary Hospice House, P.O. Box 2177, Tupelo, MS 38803.
