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Mary RODGERS Obituary
Mary T. Rodgers, 74, of Ruskin, Florida, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 7:02 P.M. Tom Rodgers, her husband of 38 years was by her side.
Mary was born to the late Charles V. Martin and Loretta A. (Board-Martin) Jenkins on September 13, 1946, in Springfield, Ohio. She attended High School at Springfield High. In 1983 she graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors from
Central State University with a degree in Psychology. She and Tom "Poppy" Rodgers were married on September 16, 1982, at approximately 2:00P.M. They lived much of their married life in Conroe, Texas, and Springfield, Ohio, before finding their retirement location of Ruskin, Florida. Mary is survived by her Loving Husband, Tom "Poppy" Rodgers, her Daughters Adrianne (Kenny) Stagner, Victoria Rodgers, her four Grandchildren, Sabrina Chandler, Jacob (Andrea) Pike, Harley (Erin) Gay, Lorien (Troy) Ferguson, six Great-Grandchildren, Myah Venrick, Kylie Venrick, Tristan Venrick, Xavier Ferguson, Oydn Ferguson, James Shadrack Pike, and her Sister, Sharon Scott Sanders. She was preceded in death by her Father, Charles V. Martin, her Mother, Loretta A. Jenkins, and her Sister, Valerie A. Mason. She leaves behind many cherished loved ones,
family, and friends.
Momma was a very unique woman, had an undeniable laugh, was quick with wit, she was sassy and spunky, when she loved you, she loved you with all she had. She could sometimes be prickly, she had no filter, she was quick to tell you how it was, whether you liked it or not. She never knew a stranger. In her later years she spent a lot of quiet time on her porch with the Lord and her bible studies. Momma loved the Lord more than anything and has passed down a legacy of love, not only to her family, but also to many of those she encountered during her life.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Lake View Shelter House at the C.J. Brown Damn and Reservoir, Saturday, May 15, 2021. There will be more details to come as the date
approaches.
She is loved and will be missed by many.
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Memories and Condolences
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Cindy Hingerty
April 14, 2021
Mary was my secret sister at First Christian Church for a certain period of time. When I drew her name, I knew who she was but that was about it. A secret sister is another lady from the church who you pray for daily, and send a card or gift each month. I had fun trying to nonchalantly ask Mary questions in order to know what she might like or need prayer for. The Sunday after our 'reveal party' Mary thanked me for being her secret sister, and Tom was so surprised! Evidently he didn't know who Cindy was. Tom told Mary that if she had said that 'Dolly' was her secret sister, he would have known exactly who she meant! Tom can finish the rest of the story!
Joan Andersen
February 3, 2021
I was admitted to the hospital the same day as Mary. We wound up in the same room. We both go to the same church but did not know each other that well. It was a blessing to be in the same room with her. We talked about our families, our faith and our lives. I am so sorry for your loss. Joan Andersen.
Mike Greenwood
February 3, 2021
Mary was one of our faithful choir members at First Christian. How she loved to sing. It was a privilege to be her choir director. She will be greatly missed.
Linda & John Markin
February 3, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Mary was such a sweet lady. We loved to hear her laugh. She will be truly missed at Chulavista Landings.
Sherry and Ron Dearth
February 3, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
We met Mary at church. What a blessing she was! Always happy to share and there if you wanted to talk. She will be greatly missed!
God bless!
Ron and Sherry Dearth
The Staff of Zipperer's Agape Mortuary & Crematory
January 30, 2021
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