Vesta Lee MARTIN

March 16, 1941 - January 17, 2021

Vesta Lee (Rogers) Martin nee Harris, age 79, of Berkeley MO, died January 17, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 16, 1941 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Loving daughter of Alf and Lorine Harris. Vesta grew up on her parents' farm in Koshkonong, MO, later, to settle in St. Louis following her graduation from high school. She was the loving wife of John W. Rogers and, later of Elmo Martin. The awesome mother of Melissa Gail (Daryl) Fann and Judy Panzeri nee Rogers. Caring and loving grandmother of Giovanni Panzeri, loving sister to Mary Watson (Jerry) and aunt to six nieces and nephews. Loving stepmother to Carrie Clark, Teresa Eldredge, Joe Martin, Julie Jackson, and Randy Martin, and loving step-grandmother and step-great grandmother to many grandchildren. She was a devout member of Christ Memorial Baptist Church and Lighthouse Baptist Church. She was a good friend and encourager to many. Vesta was proceeded in death by her parents, Alf and Lorene Harris, her husband John Rogers, her husband Elmo Martin and brother, Alf "Randall" Harris. There will be a Celebration of Life at Lighthouse Baptist Church at 3025 North Lindbergh, St. Ann, MO 63074 on January 20, 2021 at 4:00pm. Visitation is 12:00pm-4:00pm. Memorials to: National Cancer Society or to your personal charity of choice.