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Judith Ann Sadler Rogers of Tallahassee, born January 12, 1939, died November 13, 2024 after a long and valiant battle against dementia. Judy was born in St. Petersburg, Florida daughter of Clifford “Laddie” Sadler and Lois Hunt. She spent her early years in St. Petersburg, living on a dairy farm with her Hunt grand-parents. Towards the end of World War II, her father was posted to Camp Gordon Johnson and following his discharge he went to work at the Larsch Shipyard in Newport. Lois, her mother, found work with the old Advertising Commission and the family moved to Tallahassee. Judy attended Florida High where she was voted Class Secretary, was a cheerleader and the 1957 Homecoming Queen. Judy attended Florida State University, as a pre-law undergraduate and during her sophomore year met a British ex-pat in a history class. That resulted in a marriage, in 1961, to Jan G. Rogers. The two of them were a couple for 65 years, just shy of 64 as man and wife. Their eldest, Sarah was born a year later, followed by John, then Jerry, Andrew, Jeffrey (who died at birth) Matthew and James. In addition, Judy leaves six grand children and two great grandsons. Her life was devoted to her husband and her family and with only two brief periods, she stayed home as the traditional bread-baking Mommy, running and operating a household of considerable size. Regardless, she found time to devote time to serving as a Cub Scout Den Mother, as a wardrobe mistress at Young Actor’s Theater, as an Altar Guild member at Church of the Advent on Tallahassee and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Quincy and being a friend to many, many people who valued her warmth and wise counsel. The last twenty years were spent at their small farm in Gadsden County, living a life she described as blissful. In a typical act of generosity, Judy willed her body to science. There will be no immediate funeral. A memorial service will be held after the first of the year to celebrate this deeply loved lady. The date to be announced. The family would like to thank the people at Brookdale Memory Care and Vitas Hospice for their loving and kindly care of her, showing professionalism and compassion that made her last year easier for her and the family to bear. Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the family with their arrangements.

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Judith Ann Sadler Rogers

January 12, 1939 - November 13, 2024