Lois Bailey Rodgers

Lois Elaine Bailey Rodgers, 83, passed away on July 26, 2026. She was born on January 18, 1943 in Roanoke, Virginia to parents Robert Vernon Bailey and Bunny Smith Bailey.

Lois graduated from William Fleming High School. Her career began at General Electric in Salem, VA in the Engineering Department. After retirement from GE she continued working at the Virginia Water Authority. She had an abundance of compassion and kindness for animals of all kinds, had two horses for a while and loved the Native American Culture of the Southwest. She was our "cowgirl."

Having raised many Persian cats, she exhibited prize-winning Persians in cat shows throughout the Southeast, especially in North and South Carolina. Lois was President of the Star City Cat Fanciers for many years.

Lois is survived by her son, Stephen Mark Rodgers, sister, Elizabeth Gail Krieg, brother, Stephen Robert Bailey (Linda) and niece, Tracey McCowan (David) of CA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Vernon Bailey and Bunny Lois Bailey. Following her wishes there will be no funeral. The family wishes to thank Dr. Nicholas Ramey and staff, as well as her neighbor, Neal for their continued support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to your favorite charity.

Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home Peters Creek Chapel. (540) 366-0707.