Kimberly Sue Rogers
April 3, 1958 - February 13, 2017
Kimberly
Ballard Rogers, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017, also
known as Kimmie Hypatia for her American Indian ability to
navigate and tell time when on trail-rides with friends. She was
born to Marland Ballard and Patricia Ballard Tanton on April 3,
1958 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
She was a graduate of R.L. Turner High School and a member of
R.L. Turner drill team, she excelled in drama and was invited to
try out for Six Flags over Texas Entertainment. She received an
Associate’s degree as a dental assistant and worked in the dental
industry until her retirement. Her love of animals defined her
life. She was passionate about trail riding, rescuing many
animals, and had a host of friends. An orphaned donkey named
Boggy believe she was his mom. She rode with various trail rider
associations.
She is preceded in death by her father, both paternal and
maternal grandparents. She is survived by her husband Charlie
Rogers of Iola, TX; mother Pati Tanton of Carrollton, TX; son
Kalyn Doyle of Decatur, TX; daughter Kasey Doyle of Angleton,
TX; brother Hugh (Chi) Ballard of Kennebunkport, ME; and seven
grandchildren.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 1:00 pm, Saturday, February
25, 2017, at McNutt Funeral, 1703 Porter, Conroe, TX, 77301. In
lieu of flowers the family has request donations be made to her
favorite charity Texas Gulf Coast Bull Terrier Rescue.
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