Clifirene "Rene" Roper

Clifirene “Rene” Roper entered the arms of Jesus, Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, at the age of 95. She was welcomed into the pearly gates by those who preceded her in passing, her parents, Lydia and Ira Davis; husband, Bill T. Roper; son, Mark Roper; son-in-law, Archie Green; daughter-in-law, Oeida Roper; son-in-law, R.W. Hood; brother, Ollie Ray Davis; great-grandson, Immanuel; nephew, Greg Castleberry; first cousin and dear friend, Adell Morris. She is leaving behind her precious family, sons, Gary (Lou Ann) Cooper, Mike Roper; daughters, Barbara Green, Deborah Hood; grandsons, Randall (Scarlett) Green, Kevin (Tonya) Green, Justin (Heather) Roper, Drew (Amie) Roper, Shane (Kim) McGhee; granddaughters, Nikki (Ryan) Jennings, Hollie (Lee) Oliver, Tonya Bunch; her brother, Ira Syrell (Christen) Davis; sisters, Wanda Maltbie and Lola Mae Castleberry, as well as her special companion of 9 years, Angel, who Rene saved by bottle feeding her around the clock when Angel was only 2 weeks old. Rene was blessed to have seen four generations with 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Rene was raised Pentecostal. She could pray the house down, especially when her children were in need. We saw miracles through her praying. She was a member of White Springs Baptist Church, where she loved all the people, especially her Encouragers group, her deacon Billy Ray (Margie) Colvin and her pastor. She was a Christian woman of faith who taught her children the Word of God. As a young mother raising her children she read Bible stories at bedtime, prayed with them and made sure they were in church. She often sang hymns while doing housework which made an impact on her children. One of her favorites was “It Is No Secret What God Can Do.” All four of her children are saved and serve the Lord. She would say that is her greatest accomplishment, and Jesus would too. Throughout her life span she served as a Girl Scout Leader, led Vacation Bible School, taught Sunday School, worked with various missions and a faithful PTO member. She was always an early riser, especially on Sundays when she would cook not only breakfast for her family before church, but also a big lunch, in which she often invited the preacher and his family from that little country church, home for fellowship and food until church time that night. She was born and raised in Snead, Alabama. She had many skills, in which her children agree, there was nothing she could not do. She rewired her country farm house in 1950, helped to run plumbing from the country well to the house, helped to put in an indoor bathroom and did much carpentry whether it was needed or a change she just wanted to make. She taught her children how to garden, can and freeze the produce. She made quilts, often for the community, as well crocheting and netting throws and blankets. She loved making purses from old clothing and doing other crafty things. She made sure her children were well-dressed, making stylish clothes for them. She was one that could look at a dress and make it to perfection without a pattern. She was very independent, living by herself and always concerned about others that were trying to help her. At the age of 90 she was redoing her privacy fence and helping paint it. At 95 she was still getting in her garbage can from the street as soon as the truck would run. She was known for keeping a clean house and for being a woman of hospitality. She loved putting puzzles together and playing cards with her friends, Ellen Stanley, Genett Holmes, Nina Tenerani, Jane Gargus, and Patsy Feit. She enjoyed her visits and meals with her niece, Jeanette Kornegay, as well as all her church family, siblings and special friend, Bobbie Keenum. It was always a nice surprise for her to see her nephew from Florida, Adam Davis, as he would drive down just to spend a few hours with her. The family would like to thank ACG Hospice Group; her nurses, Brandi, Madison, and Sharon; her aids, Misty, Lori, and Shelly; social worker, Janet; the chaplain; her volunteer, Sandra; and her granddaughter, Hollie. Funeral arrangements are with Village Chapel Funeral Home, 101 Vandell Blvd, Gadsden. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. with Pastors Chris Terrell and Bric Latham officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Snead, AL. Fellowship will follow at Bethel Baptist Church fellowship hall. Pallbearers are Randall Green, Shane McGhee, Kevin Green, Justin Roper, Drew Roper, Dallas Bunch, Ryan Jennings, and Jacob Goodno. Rene said she will see you on the other side of heaven, for her to have lived was Christ and for her to pass is her gain.

Clifirene "Rene" Roper

August 5, 1928 - July 17, 2024