Vicki Rogers Sturgill, age 62, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at her home.

Vicki was born Thursday, April 9, 1964 in Rutherford County, to Linda Black Short who resides in Ellenboro and to the late David Rogers. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1982 and earned an associate’s degree from Isothermal Community College. Her heart’s desire to help the elderly led her to become a Licensed Practical Nurse which enabled her to work in Nursing Homes and later to become a medical office assistant in the home healthcare field. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and an animal lover. Vicki enjoyed fishing, watching crime shows and especially loved cooking for her family. Everything she cooked was delicious. Vicki had the ability to see humor in everyday life and could lighten any moment with a witty comment. She will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a stepfather, Russ Short; husband, Tony Sturgill and brother, Errol Dean Short.

Besides her mother, Linda Short, those left to cherish her memory include her beloved children, Holli Rogers of Forest City, Hailey Sturgill (Vincent) of Ellenboro, Caleb Sturgill (Lindsey) of Dobbinsville, Chelsea Sturgill (Chris) of Dobbinsville and many “bonus” children whom she loved as her own including Amber Martin (Brandon) of Ellenboro; her companion and “husband”, Eddie Jennings; sisters, Denise Barker (Kenny) of Sandy Mush and Cindy Snyder (Paul) of Ellenboro; grandchildren, Autumn Hampton, Addison Hampton, Aliza Hampton, Jordan Kimbrell, Maddux Childree, Zeke Jackson, Gauge Butler, Malachi Sturgill, Aliviyah Jackson, Myles Sturgill and her fur baby, Charles; a host of nieces and nephews which includes a special niece, Dallas Snyder.

A memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 18th at Oak Grove United Methodist Church with Reverend Trent Jones and Reverend Ryan McCluney officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the church. At other times they will be gathered at her mother’s house at 289 Ellenboro-Henrietta Road, Ellenboro, NC.