Ms. Barbara Rogers was called home to glory on March 1, 2026.  She was born on December 24, 1944, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and was the youngest child of the late Harold and Gladys Rogers.  Barbara was admitted to Lynchburg Training School and Hospital (LTSH), now Central Virginia Training Center (CVTC), at the age of 16, before transferring to Hiram W. Davis Medical center (HWDMC).  Ms. Barbara had an affectionate smile, enjoyed a quiet environment, sensory activities, and fresh air breaks.

Ms. Rogers was preceded in death by her loving family - mother, Gladys Rogers; father, Harold Rogers; sister, Patricia Lanningham; brother-in-law, Bob Lanningham; brother, Tony Rogers; and sister-in-law, Willie Jo Rogers.  She survived in death by generations of nieces and nephew, who carry with them the blessing of having her in their lives, and a host of other loving family members and friend.

Ms. Barbara will be greatly missed by her relatives and the CSH and HWDMC families.

 Celebration of life service for Mrs. Barbara Rogers will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at J. L.  Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment – Petersburg, Virginia. Bishop Tyrone Harper, Sr., Eulogist, Officiating.  Burial to follow in the CSH-HDC Petersburg Virginia.

A public viewing will be held Monday, March 9, 2026, from 9.45 AM to 10:00 A.M. at J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment – Petersburg, Virginia.

Professional services entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803, Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com “Our Family Servicing Your Family”.