Obituary for Jenny Yawn Rogers

MRS. JENNIFER “JENNY” YAWN ROGERS, age 71, of Rhine, GA, died Monday, December 18, 2023, at her residence.

 A memorial service will be held at a later date.

 Jenny was born in McRae, GA in 1952 and was of the Baptist faith. She was raised in Telfair County and attended West Telfair Academy. She received a cosmetology degree from Ben Hill Irwin Tech and later owned and operated her own beauty salon for many years. Mrs. Rogers then worked several jobs over the years including Food Service Manager with the Georgia Department of Corrections. She was a dedicated wife and a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening, spending time with her family, and taking care of her canine companion, Daisy. Jenny was the daughter of the late Maudetta Spires Yawn and John T. Yawn, and was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Yawn Foskey, and brother, Johnny Yawn.

 She is survived by her Husband of 48 years - Rodney Rogers of Rhine; 2 Daughters - Darla Faulk (Isaac) of Eastman and Brandi Williamson (Wes) of Eastman; Son – Heath O’Quinn of Rhine; 1 Step-Daughter – Robyn Rogers of Warner Robins; 5 Grandchildren – Nicholas Evans (Lauren), Porter Faulk, Dayla Faulk, Dannah Faulk, and Laik Williamson; 1 Great Grandson – Samuel Evans; Brother – Ray Yawn of Smith Station, AL; Brother-In-Law – Randall Rogers (Mary) of Rhine; Several Nieces and Nephews.

 The family may be contacted at the family residence, 408 2nd Street, Rhine, GA, 31077. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Rockwell Baptist Church, 2955 Temperance Rd, Milan, GA, 31060.