Jeanette Marie Rogers, 76, of Branson West, passed away on April 28, 2026 at home.

She was born on October 17, 1949, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Clovis and Clothide (Richard) Dugas. She grew up between two sisters she adored, Juanita and Janell. From an early age, her personality was clear. She was a self-proclaimed tomboy who loved climbing trees, reading, and spending time with her beloved grandmother.

At just 16 years old, she met the love of her life, Larry. She always said she knew right away he was the one, and she never grew tired of telling the story of how they fell in love. She would find any excuse to spend time with him, often visiting him at his parent's A & W drive-in, drawn as much to him as to the simple joy of being together. They married in June 1967 and built a life together that spanned nearly 59 years. Through every season; every high and low, their love deepened and endured.

She loved being a mother to Amy, Kellie, and Duane, and that role shaped so much of who she was. She loved her children fiercely and showed up for them with strength, honesty, and unwavering devotion. She was present in their lives, steady in hard moments, and quick to remind them of who they were and whose they were. Her love was not passive. It was active, protective, and deeply rooted in her faith.

In 1984, she and Larry made their dream a reality and moved to the Ozarks, where they opened Starvin' Marvin's.

Her love for her family only grew as it expanded. She was a proud grandmother and great-grandmother, and her family was her greatest joy. She had a way of making each person feel known and loved, offering encouragement, laughter, and constant reminders of God's goodness.

Her life was marked by compassion for those who were hurting. She spent years volunteering at The Victim Center in Springfield, meeting women in some of the hardest moments of their lives and offering a listening ear, a steady presence, and hope rooted in Jesus. She later became a CASA, advocating for children who needed someone to stand in the gap for them.

What began as volunteer work grew into a calling. She went on to serve at Christian Associates where she eventually led the domestic violence shelter and transitional housing program. She had a way of stepping into difficult spaces with both strength and tenderness. Though often underestimated, she quietly proved that resilience, faith, and determination matter far more than titles. She showed up again and again for people who needed someone in their corner, and her impact will never fully be measured.

She loved to laugh and never minded being the butt of a joke if it meant making someone else smile (even when she didn't understand the punch line!). She was a hard worker, but she also knew how to enjoy life. She enjoyed traveling, especially with Larry, and treasured trips to places like Mexico and Hawaii. But there was no place in the world to her like being home. She loved sitting at the kitchen table (covered in graph paper and floor plans) sipping coffee, and visiting with those she loved most.

She was deeply compassionate and kind, but she also held strong convictions and was not afraid to share them. Her life was not without hardship, but she faced it with resilience, determination, and unwavering faith.

More than anything, she loved and followed Jesus. She would want her life, and even her passing, to point others toward His unconditional love, saving grace, and endless mercy.

She is survived by her husband, Larry; her children, Amy (Don Eby), Kellie (John Smith), and Duane (Mandy); her grandchildren, Ashley, Courtney, Casey (Brian Jones), Aisha (Josh Johnson), and Noah; Jamie (Clay Bates), Taylor, Jackie, Adam (Hannah), Brian, Dean (Ava), Ethan (Hailey), and Hannah; her sisters, Juanita (Paul David) and Janell (Tommy Whittington); as well as a number of beloved great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many whose lives were touched by her love and faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clovis and Clothide Dugas, and two babies she carried and loved.

While we will miss her terribly, her family finds comfort in knowing she is now free from pain, fully restored, and with her Savior. She believed that Love Wins, and now she knows that truth more fully than ever as she's with the God who is Love.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Kimberling City, MO. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Philibert Cemetery, Kimberling City, MO under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.