A Life Remembered
Obituary
Linda Hayes Rogas
September 4, 1947 - February 11, 2011
Linda Hayes Rogas 63 of Orange passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. She was born on September 4, 1947 at Atmore, Alabama to William B. and Theresa Marshall Hayes. Linda was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Orange. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur with the class of 1966. Linda was a graduate of Lamar Tech. in 1967 where she received her LVN license, Linda returned to Lamar University in 1991 where she earned her RN license and continued working for Orange Memorial Hospital ( now Memorial Herman Baptist Orange ) for over 35 years. Linda loved to play the violin, sew and read and visit many cemeteries in her passion of genealogy. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. Rogas and her father, William B. Hayes. She is survived by her mother, Theresa Marshall Hayes of Port Arthur, daughter, Melissa and her husband Doug Harvey of Buna, Step-daughter Cindy Sparkman of Orange, brother, Michael and his wife Natalie Hayes of Westlake, LA., sisters, Deborah and her husband Buddy Miller of Fort White, FL., Sharon Hayes of Alachua, FL., Nancy and Dennis Lively of Bridge City, Janet and her husband Perry Wallace of Nederland Lori Gallier of Hampshire, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. In lieu of floral offerings, please make donations to the Pancreatic Cancer Research Center at John Hopkins, 401 N. Broadway, Weinberg 2242 Baltimore, MD 21231-2410 or The American Cancer Society.
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Rachel Lofton & Cheryl Smith
February 17, 2011
Dear Aunt Theresa and family, We were so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. May the memories you share of her bring you comfort. Mother talks of the early years in Port Arthur when you were both young mothers and far from home. I have fond memories of childhood days and fun times spent with your family. I will always remember Linda as one of the happiest people I ever knew...always a smile on her face. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With Love!
The Lowe Family
February 14, 2011
Melissa, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue Cochran
February 14, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time. Love You All, Susie
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February 14, 2011
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Judy Freeman
February 14, 2011
Melissa & Doug & family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love ya Judy Freeman
Howard And Shelby Stacey
February 14, 2011
To All Of The Family, Linda was very special to us! We were looking forward for her and Melissa coming last week. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sorry we couldn't make the trip. Love, Howard, Shelby and Dorothy (Sis)
Hal Herrin
February 13, 2011
I'M POSITIVE THAT THOSE OF YOU WHO WERE BLESSED ENOUGH TO BE CLOSE ENOUGH AND SHARE LINDA'S LIFE, WOULD AGREE THAT SHE HAD A WONDERFUL 'DASH'! The Dash Poem by Linda Ellis I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone From the beginning to the end. He noted that first came the date of her birth And spoke of the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years. For that dash represents all the time That she spent alive on earth And now only those who loved her Know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own, The cars, the house, the cash, What matters is how we live and love And how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard; Are there things you'd like to change? For you never know how much time is left That can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough To consider what's true and real And always try to understand The way other people feel. And be less quick to anger And show appreciation more And love the people in our lives Like we've never loved before. If we treat each other with respect And more often wear a smile, Remembering that this special dash Might only last a little while. So when your eulogy is being read With your life's actions to rehash Would you be proud of the things they say About how you spent your dash? 1996 Linda Ellis www.lindaellis.net via lindaellis.net
Christel Stamper Chamberlain
February 13, 2011
My heart is very heavy with sadness for Linda's family. Praying that God wraps His loving arms around them at this difficult time and able to give them comfort knowing that she is no longer suffering and in a much better place. Rest in peace Linda.
Dale Stacey
February 13, 2011
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy Bailey
February 13, 2011
I pray you each find the healing arms of our ever loving Saviour wrapped tightly around you during this time of grief. Linda was and always will be such a beautiful soul.
Barbara Davis
February 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Praying for comfort and strength in your time of need.
Rob & Susan Coning
February 12, 2011
Aunt Linda, We have always loved you. You always will be remembered and loved. Fly high! I know you will love watching your kids and grandkids grow and live their lives to the fullest. Of course, how you taught them all to be great. We Love You Always! Rob, Susan, and Robbie Coning
Rachel Ross Shults
February 12, 2011
Lori and Family~ I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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