Obituary of Emma Rodgers

Emma Lou McElroy Rodgers, 85, died August 18, 2014. Emma Lou was born November 27, 1928 in Walton, daughter of the late Benjamin Ellis and Hazel Vallandingham McElroy. Before moving to assisted living, she was a long-time resident of Erlanger, where she was a terrific single mom to her two children, John and Patty. She worked for many years as office manager in the corporate offices of Brendamour's Sporting Goods. Emma Lou is survived by her son, John McKinley Rodgers, of Williamstown; her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Ann Rodgers and Barry W. Baucom, of Crestview Hills; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her four brothers, Gayle, Shay, Stan, and Gene. Emma Lou has bequeathed her remains to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Memorial and interment will be arranged at a later time. Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home in Walton is assisting the family. Memorial donations can be made to the Northern Kentucky office of Hospice of the Bluegrass. Emma Lou will always be remembered for her special smile and that slightly mischievous twinkle in her eye. Thanks to all her many friends and family members for their love and for enriching her life over the years.