Mrs. Joann Rogers, age 73, of Vidalia died Thursday November 30, 2017 at Green Acres Nursing Home of Milledgeville after an extended illness. Joann was a native and lifelong resident of Vidalia. She retired from Walmart of Vidalia where she worked in the fabric department for many years. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Josephine Rogers; her father, Woodrow Rogers; and her sister, Carolyn Rogers.

Mrs. Joann Rogers Taylor is survived by her adopted children, Debbie Gillis of Milledgeville, Christy Pittman and Audra Beth Holton (Mike) of Vidalia Georgia, Wilson Pittman (Rebekah) Milledgeville Georgia, and John Pittman (Cindy) of Hinesville Georgia. She also had 7 grandchildren Mj Holton, Akasha Edenfield, Caleb Pittman, Brandy Faithcloth, Keiynn Pittman Marvin Gillis Jr. and Felicia Gillis. She is also survived by two great grandchildren, JJ and Alicia Gillis; her best friend, Teresa Schofield; and her cousins, Linda Fowler, Ronnie Turner, Tracy Turner and Lisa Fowler are also left behind to grieve her loss.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday December 9, 2017 from 10:00 AM until noon. Cremation will follow.

Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Vidalia Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.