Ada Lee

Rodgers

Ada Lee Rodgers departed this life on October 18, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on April 19,1950, to the union of the late Elliott and Charles Dean Keeton.

She received Christ at an early age at joined Mount Olive Baptist Church in Butler, Alabama.  Growing up in Lisman, Alabama, she attended Choctaw High Training School, graduating in 1967 as the Valedictorian of her class.  In 1963, she saw the love of her life, Eddie Rodgers at a football game and married him in 1967.  With 56 years of wedded bliss, two sons were born, Eddie and Elliott Rodgers.

After journeying with her husband in the Air Force, they finally settled in Mobile, Alabama, where she assisted him in creating Rodgers Grocery Store.  Later they would establish the famous Rodgers Barbeque Family Restaurant.  Together over forty plus years, they would build these noteworthy establishments to exist in multiple locations. Her delicious recipes have stood the test of time and are still being used today.  She was a generous benefactor and philanthropist to her community and an advocate of social causes, especially ones that promoted community growth. She was a long time, dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Prichard. She was a member who generously supported the work of the Lord through her congregation. Many times this extra support was given with a humbleness, and meekness that exuded her true Christian nature.  Ada was also an avid seamstress and reader.

She is preceded by death by her parents; brothers: Jerry Dean (Rose) Keeton, Gilmer Keeton; sister, Louise May Keeton.

Ada Lee Rodgers leaves to cherish her precious memories to her sons, Elliott (Berteal) Rodgers and Eddie (Tequila) Rodgers; Grandchildren: Chardena Owens, Johnathan Rodgers, Elaina Rodgers, Elliott Franklin, Kierra Staton, Paris Rodgers, Aden Rodgers, Dayshawn Knight and Terrance Gray; Great grandchild: Anthony Owens; brother, Munchie (Lusonia) Keeton; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends, including Gloria Scott and Cassandra J. Moultrie.

A public visitation for Mrs. Ada Lee Rodgers will be held on Monday, November 3,2025 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the Rice & Reese Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, Novermber 4,2025 at the First Baptist Church Of Prichard AL. from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM funeral service hour. Interment will take place in the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort at 2:00 PM.