Marie Rogers

Marie Farley Rogers, age 87, of Beckley, WV, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, holding the hand of her devoted daughter and caregiver, Camela.

Born on May 6, 1938, at Flat Top, Mercer County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Frank Dewey Farley and Goldie Richmond Farley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Julian Rogers, in 1981, and his parents John Wesley Rogers and Edith Anderson Rogers, both in 1983.

She is survived by her children: Gary Kent Rogers of Buchanan, VA, Lary Keith Rogers of Beaver, WV and Camela Marie Rogers of Beckley, WV. Marie is also survived by her wonderful sister-in-law, Gloria Farley of Princeton, WV; first cousins, sisters Beverly Neal and Pam Marks of North Carolina; cousin Deborah Farley Sullivan of Michigan; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and a great-nephew.

In addition to her parents, husband, and in-laws, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters-in-law Frank Donald Farley (Renate Farley), Henry Earl Farley (Maxine Farley), Tennie Arlan Farley, Roe Vay Farley, and Glenn Ray Farley. Three nephews, Ricky Allen Farley, Velmer Earl Farley, and Rodney Lee Farley, two nieces, Patsy Lynn Farley and Margaret Rae Farley Prince, and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Mrs. Rogers attended Perry Memorial United Methodist Church.

She was a graduate of Shady Spring High School, Class of 1955, Beckley College, Morris Harvey College (now the University of Charleston), and the College of Graduate Studies (now Marshall University). She taught Language Arts at Woodrow Wilson High School for 34 years and later taught night classes for Concord College (University) for five years. She had obtained her Masters Plus 60, and being a lifelong learner, completed many additional classes. She loved her students.

Marie enjoyed a wonderful life filled with travel, taking cruises, and visiting destinations across the country. An avid reader, she also was a devout patron of the arts, listening to many genres of music, especially Elvis and Jazz, working puzzles, keeping up with the Weather Channel, and savoring meals prepared by her daughter especially a hot pan of buttermilk cornbread.

She cherished her lifelong friendships with her Shady Spring High School Class of 1955 and thoroughly enjoyed their monthly lunches and annual retreats at Twin Falls. The Class being Grand Marshalls at Shady Spring's Homecoming and celebration of 100 years was treasured.

Marie was a lifetime member of the Raleigh County Association of Retired School Employees, a lifetime member of the Raleigh County Friends of the Library, a frequent member of the Beckley Community Concert Association and the Beckley Art Group over the years, and was a 30+ year member and served as an officer for many years in Delta Kappa Gamma International Society, Xi Chapter.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Marie's memory to the Beckley Art Center (www.beckleyartcenter.com) or the Raleigh County Humane Society (www.hsrcwv.org).

Camela would like to personally thank the amazing care her mother received from her doctor, Dr. Wendy Wilson and staff, Plateau Medical Center ER, and all the departments at CAMC Memorial, especially the MICU and SP-ICU units. Their kindness and compassion speaks volumes of the quality of care Marie was provided.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the Amos E. Quesenberry Peace Chapel at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley, WV from 6 PM-8PM. Graveside Rites and burial will held at Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley, WV at 11 AM on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 with Mr. Brian Stewart officiating. A funeral procession will leave Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley, WV at 10:40 AM Wednesday morning.

Private online condolences and other expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family via our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net .

Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV.