Mary C Rogers

MARY C. ROGERS Mary C. Rogers, 96, passed away April 10, 2017. She was born October 20, 1920, in Park View, New Mexico. She was an elementary teacher before joining the U.S. Army in 1943 as a WAC during World War II. She was honorably discharge in 1944. While serving in the Army Mary met the love of her life Raymond E. Rogers. After Raymond was discharged from the Army they made their home in Muncie, Indiana. Mary graduated from Ball State University. She was a school teacher at Garfield Elementary School in Muncie, Indiana. After teaching for 37 years Mary retired in 1984 where she became a member of the Indiana State Retired Teachers, Delaware County Retired Teachers. Mary and Raymond moved to Coco, Florida in 1984 where she lived until 2012, then moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to live with her son Gary Rogers. Mary was a very devoted Catholic and participated in many church activities. While in Florida she was a very active member of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Sharpes; past minister of Secular Franciscan Order in Coco Beach, Florida area; past president of Queenship of Mary Institute (Nat'l), an Apple Corp Volunteer, Adult Literacy Program Volunteer, she also volunteered at Blessed Sacrament's Thrift Store and the Coco Beach Sharing Center. Mary became a parish member of Our Lady of Las Vegas Roman Catholic Church in 2012. Mary is survived by her son Raymond Gary Rogers (Joyce), several nieces and nephews their family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Asisclo and Cidelia Martinez, her husband Raymond, baby daughter Beverly Ann, her brothers Rey, Gilbert, Ted, Brother Ben and sisters Carmen, Madelyn and Stella. Mary will be greatly missed by all those who loved her dearly. There will be a Mass at Our Lady of Las Vegas Roman Catholic Church, 3050 Alta Drive, Las Vegas, NV on May 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM, following the Mass a gathering from 12 noon to 2 PM with family and friends (to be provided). Cremation was by Affordable Cremation & Burial Service of Las Vegas. Burial will be at Bervard Memorial Mausoleum in Sharpes, Florida at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity in memory of Mary.

Mary C Rogers

October 20, 1920 - April 10, 2017