The Lord truly blessed the world on August 21, 1945, with the birth of Lois Louise Rogers in Hensley, AR, to George Roosevelt Perkins, Sr. and Arra Jane Boyd Perkins. Lois was the seventh of eighteen children.
Lois accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Bowen at Calvary Baptist Church in Kansas City, KS.
Lois graduated from Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, KS, in 1964. She also attended Donnelly College in Kansas City, KS, and Caster’s School of Beauty in St. Joseph, MO.
Lois worked at Old American Insurance Company in Kansas City, MO. When her husband was called to pastor the First Baptist Church of Elwood, KS, in 1972, she worked at Sherwood Medical Company, Fantastic Sam’s (where she was affectionately known as "Bittersweet"), and Chet’s Hairstyling, where she retired in 2016. Lois was a gifted and skilled cosmetologist who not only provided beauty services but also shared spiritual guidance, encouragement, counsel, and the goodness and faithfulness of God with her clients, who loved and respected her.
Lois served on the Elwood Board of Education and was an instructor and member of the Advisory Board at Vatterott College in St. Joseph, MO.
Lois married the love of her life, Rev. David James Rogers, on September 21, 1965. This union was blessed for 27 years until God called him home on February 24, 1992. Together, Lois and David had three beautiful daughters: Deneen, Nicole, and Davilyn.
For nineteen years, Lois stood by her husband's side with grace, dignity, and unwavering support as the First Lady of First Baptist Church of Elwood, KS. She was a sought-after speaker for Women’s Day programs and banquets in the local community and the Kansas City area. She also played an active role in the Minister’s Wives Auxiliary of the Northeastern District Association.
Lois was a passionate fan of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, as well as the Kansas City Chiefs. She also enjoyed watching tennis and golf. Her hobbies included traveling, sewing, drawing, cooking, and spending time with her beloved family.
God blessed Lois with a beautiful voice that she used to lead songs like “I Can Do All Things Through Christ That Strengthens Me,” “Show Some Sign,” and “Oh, Mary, Don’t You Weep,” to name a few. She loved singing with her sisters, The Perkins Sisters.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband, parents, daughter (Davilyn), and siblings: George Perkins Jr., Garnice Hicks, Mae Bell Mitchell, Lethel Perkins, AB Perkins, Theola Perkins, and Delbra Greer-Spivey.
Her loving daughters, Deneen Rogers of St. Joseph, MO, and Nicole Rogers of the home, will cherish her memory, along with her precious grandchildren, Ecy Bullock, Jr. and Daelyn Bullock of St. Joseph, MO, who affectionately called her “Gran Gran”; and her pride and joy, great-granddaughter Greisyn Bullock of St. Joseph, MO, who lovingly called her “Gigi.” Lois will also be remembered by her siblings: Doris Davis (Frank) of Kansas City, KS, Margaret Hood of Kansas City, KS, Melbra Lewis of Kansas City, KS, and Henry Perkins of Kansas City, KS; Godson Tyson Page of St. Joseph, MO; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
The Homegoing Celebration will be held at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Saturday, December 21st, at First Baptist Church, 306 N. 9th Street, Elwood, KS. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Ashland Cemetery.
