Cecil Minnie Russell Rogers, age 90, of Roane County, passed away, July 7, 2021. She was born March 7, 1931 to Gypsie Viola Coker Russell and Logan Lewis Russell. Cecil moved with her husband John Albert Rogers to Charlotte, N.C. late in 1959.  She returned to Tennessee in 2004 after the death of her husband.

She was preceded in death by her husband: John A Rogers; infant daughter: Sharon Kay Hall; parents: Logan and Gypsie Russell; sisters: Pauline Russell, Gracie (Arthur) Lively, Mazell (Jim) Lawson, Mabel (Everett) Cagley and Bobbie (Bob) Huckelby; and brothers: John T and Dillard Russell.

She is survived by her half-sister: Carolyn Ladd of Indianapolis; and also by a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Special thanks to caregivers: Cheryl and Shirley.

The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m. eastern Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Premier Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs. The funeral will follow. Burial and graveside services will be held following the funeral at Ollis Cemetery. Premier Sharp Funeral Home is serving the family.