In Memory

A. Faith Rogers (Newbury)

 

EFLAND - Faith Newbury, 70, died peacefully at her home in Efland, NC on August 12, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, William Newbury and children; Kevin Newbury (Valerie) of Littleton, CO; Teresa Dale (Michael) of Poughkeepsie NY; and Jennifer Finn of Albuquerque, NM. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, numerous extended family and a great many friends.
She was born Alice Faith Rogers on November 9, 1944 in Wichita, KS where she grew up and attended Wichita North High School. She married Bill Newbury on March 17, 1964 in Wichita, KS and they lived in various parts of South Central Kansas for their first 25 years and later lived in Colorado and Texas before settling in North Carolina. She was the youngest of 6 siblings; Robert Rogers, Donald Rogers, Edward Kent Rogers, David Scott Rogers and Martin Thane Rogers all of whom preceded her in death.
Faith was a dedicated wife and mother who also had a career as a bookkeeper for numerous small businesses. She was an avid reader (Agatha Christie mysteries were a favorite) with a great love for music, animals, and the outdoors. Faith attended Crosslink Community Church in Mebane, NC where she particularly enjoyed her caring and fun-loving ladies' group. Faith was a kind and gentle soul with a gift for making those around her feel loved and always welcome.
Private services will be held at a later date. McClure Funeral and Cremation Service in Mebane are assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice Home of Alamance/Caswell at 914 Chapel Hill Rd. Burlington, NC 27217.
Online condolences may be offered at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net







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