September 20, 1943 – November 8, 2026
Norma Jean (Carr) Rogers, affectionately known as “Nama” to her family and those who loved her, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on September 20, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas, to Charles Woodrow Carr and Peggy Eloise Calk.
In 1961, Norma’s family moved to Devine, Texas, where she met the love of her life, Lawrence Ralph Rogers. Their relationship began during their school years and continued into college. On February 7, 1965, the young couple eloped to Acuña, Mexico, beginning nearly 59 years of marriage and a lifetime of shared memories. Together, they raised three children and built a family that would remain at the center of Norma’s life.
Norma had a wonderful appreciation for life and all the little things that made it worth celebrating. She loved music, dancing, traveling, shopping, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She was happiest in good company, sharing stories, laughter, and perhaps a glass of wine. She was known for making a mean lasagna, and those who knew her best will fondly remember her signature Diet Coke and rum. Whether gathered around the dinner table, celebrating a holiday, or enjoying an ordinary afternoon together, Norma had a special way of making every occasion memorable.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Norma was known for her zest for life, nurturing spirit, and genuine love for others. She embraced life with enthusiasm, welcomed a good time, and cherished the relationships she built along the way. To those fortunate enough to call her Nama, she was a source of unconditional love, laughter, and countless cherished memories.
Norma was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lawrence; her parents, Charles and Peggy; and her brothers, Bill and Mike Carr.
She is survived by her daughters, Kellie Jopling and husband Bobby, and Sally Hough and husband Bruce; and her son, Larry Rogers and wife Lori.
Her surviving family also includes her grandchildren, Kate Henicke and husband Clayton, Ty Titzman, Logan Rogers and his partner, Samantha “Sammie” Mitchell, and Layne Rogers and his partner, Marina Jardine; and her great-grandchildren, Hendrix and Ryatt.
She also leaves behind those who held an equally special place in her heart: her only niece and “mini me”, Heather Michelle and husband Chris Miller, and their children, Blaine and Brooklyn; honorary daughter Jessica Rayburn and husband Dwaine, and their son Kade; and her bonus grandchildren, Tyler Jopling and wife Natalie, Asa Hough and wife Katrina Ruleau, Pake Hough, and Jessup Hough.
She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Wendy Carr Maxwell and husband Bo, and Cindy Carr, along with numerous great nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.
Norma’s life was one filled with love, laughter, family, and treasured memories. Though she will be deeply missed, her spirit will live on through the stories shared, the traditions carried forward, and the many lives she touched.
The loss is immeasurable, but so is the love she leaves behind.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Menard County 4-H, P.O. Box 1462, Menard, TX 76859.