Colbert, Vivian Geraldine Rodgers- born March 9, 1931, went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2011. She was a member of Community Evangelistic Evangelical Presbyterian Church (CEC). Preceded in death by husband, Thomas A. Colbert, daughter, Janice L. Matthews, parents, Zack and Willie Mae (Harris) Rodgers, Sr. and brother, S. Paul Rodgers.
Survived by: sisters, Louella Crump and Willie J. Wagoner; brothers: William (Roxie) and Truman (Gloria) Rodgers; sisters-in-law: Angelita and Vernia; brother-in-law, L.V.; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to include: Barbara Whittington, Rosa Chappell, Willie Mae Cutwright and Susie Brooks. Special thank you to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Hillcrest South for the excellent care given to our love one. Special thanks to the S.A.L.T. members of CEC Church. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at Community Evangelistic Church, 2650 Boyds Bridge Pike. Reverend Joseph B. Smith officiating and Eulogist Reverend Reginald Strong . Interment will immediately follow the service at Foster Chapel Cemetery. A full dove release will conclude the service.