Judy Johns Rogers was born on September 23, 1936, in Smyrna, Tennessee, and passed away June 18, 2023, in Brentwood, Tennessee.

She experienced a wonderful childhood on a farm near Lamar, Tennessee, with her parents, Glendon and Emily Johns.

She is survived by her sister, Sue Fox of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and her brother, Randy Johns of Spencer, Tennessee. She is also survived by four children: Larry (Janet) Rogers of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; David (Alison) Rogers of Franklin, Tennessee; Susan (Dwayne) Harber of Smyrna, Tennessee; and Emily (Lowrie) Webber of Brentwood, Tennessee. She was a beloved grandmother to Carson (Lindsey) Rogers, Rachel (Matthew) Rose, Lauren Rogers, Rebecca (Drew) Bracey, Katherine Harber, Dr. Michael Harber, Olivia Webber, and Grant Webber. She was also blessed with two great-granddaughters, Lila Bracey and Rosalyn Bracey. Judy was predeceased by Paul Rogers, her husband of 48 years.

She attended Smyrna High where she graduated as salutatorian and then attended David Lipscomb College. She was primarily a homemaker. She was baptized in the Stones River as a young girl and was a member of Old Jefferson Church of Christ where she met Paul at age 16. They were married in 1955 and moved to Centerville in 1956 where she lived for 66 years. She loved her church, her community, and especially enjoyed giving away her famous sourdough bread.

She died on the Lord’s Day and wanted to be buried on the Lord’s Day so her funeral will be Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at the Centerville Church of Christ building. Visitation will precede the service from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the building. The eulogy will be given by her children, grandchildren, and Matthew Dotson. Pallbearers will include Drew Bracey, Jim Hudgins, Peyton King, Troy King, Matthew Rose, and Grant Webber. Burial will follow at Centerville Cemetery, 194 Briggs Street, Centerville, TN.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Camp Meribah  at https://centervillechurchofchrist.org/give/