Hildred Rogers

Hildred Rogers passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born on July 14, 1926, to the late Thomas Sorrow and Lelia Raney Sorrow. She was the second oldest of eight children in her family.

Born in Oconee County, Georgia, she later grew up in Greene County, Georgia. She worked in Union Point, Georgia until she married Roy Lowe Rogers on January 20, 1948. Roy and Hildred were blessed with three children. Roy was in the Air Force, so they, with their precious children in tow, moved around the US and Europe. After retiring from the Air Force, Roy found employment at Robins Air Force Base and moved to Warner Robins in 1963. Hildred worked at Robins Air Force Base as well, in the Gyro shop for 20 years. Roy and Hildred, along with their children, became members of the Northview United Methodist Church. Later in Life, Hildred would move her membership to Trinity United Methodist Church where she attended faithfully and became a class member of the Asbury Sunday School Class.

In December of 2015, no longer able to live alone, Hildred moves into Summer’s Landing of Warner Robins. She enjoyed doing crafts and other activities while there. Hilda, as she was known to the residents and workers, made many friends during her time at Summer’s Landing. Hilda loved the community at Summer’s Landing and began attending Summer’s Landing Church every Sunday. After several falls and injuries, she moved to Life Springs Community long term care in June 2024.

Hildred and Roy celebrated 25 years together before his passing May 1973. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Rachel Sorrow Taylor, Mae Sorrow Channell, and Ada Sorrow Mullis; brothers, Warren Sorrow and Bob Sorrow; along with son-in-law, Larry Duvall; grandsons, Mark Dennis, Danny Duvall, Michael Duvall; and great-granddaughter, Danielle Duvall.

Left to cherish the memories of a loving and devoted mother and grandmother are her three children, Esther Crowe (Charles), Robert L. Rogers, and Pamula Duvall; grandson, Chris Dennis (Celeste); and great-grandsons, C.J. Dennis and Army Captain Jesse Dennis. Hildred also leaves behind two brothers, Rupert Sorrow (Irene) of Temple, Texas and Edward Sorrow of Monroe County, Georgia; as well as several great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Hildred will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with Reverend Jackie Thomas officiating. Afterward, Hildred will be laid to rest in Magnolia Park Cemetery.

McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements.