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OLYMPIA RODGERS Obituary
OLYMPIA H. RODGERS (Age 85)
Of Silver Spring, MD. On Thursday, March 26, 2015. Beloved wife of John William Rodgers; mother of Virginia Mae Rodgers and Deborah Ann Norris; grandmother of Patrick and Laura Norris; great-grandmother of Preslee Ann-Elizabeth Norris and Camden John Norris; sister of the late Helen Muskett and Harry Hantzes; daughter of the late Nicholas and Virginia Hantzes. Born and raised in Mt. Carmel, PA, Olympia and John were childhood sweethearts, married for 64 years, living a full and active life until Olympia's first stroke in 2008. She had retired from the National Education Association in December 1994. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in the Chapel on the grounds of Oakdale Emory Methodist Church, Olney, MD. Inurnment, Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to a charity of one's choice in Olympia's honor.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for OLYMPIA RODGERS
Barry Abel
March 27, 2025
always remembered - great memories with you both
barry Abel
March 27, 2022
still miss you at breakfast in the atrium before going up to work - you are remembered and missed for sure
Gail Perruso
April 23, 2015
John,
I will always remember Olympia's sweet smile and disposition. It was such a pleasure to work with her. I always appreciated the cards and phone calls around our shared date, August 1. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
fortunate xaba
April 9, 2015
Dear Mr Rodgers ,Ginny and family
Please accept my deepest and sincerest condolences .May your hearts be comforted and may God recieve Olympias spirit into the Kingdom of heaven where the is no pain ,sorrow but ever lasting life! She was such a beautiful and giving person and full of love ...She will be missed dearly..May her loving soul rest well
Bud Helstad & Ann McLaren
April 8, 2015
Dear John,
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. It was a privilege to know and work with you, and a real pleasure to be able to spend time with Olympia. Stay well and know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Mary Gaul
April 8, 2015
A life well lived. There must be so many who have benefited from her dedication.
April 7, 2015
May you find piece during this time of sorrow.
Doris Belfield
Elvira Wise Smith (Bright)
April 6, 2015
Such a beautiful picture and smile...a perfect depiction of the Olympia I worked with in Membership Records. I pray that the love you shared and the wonderful memories you made together sustain you through this challenging time. Take care, John.
Lynn Marshall
April 6, 2015
I was so saddened to hear of Olympia's passing as I am sure this is truly heartbreaking for John. I was so fortunate to be John's assistant in HR many many years ago and to have met Olympia on several occasions. My heart goes out to the entire family at this time of great loss.
April 6, 2015
Dear John My Condolenence to you and family on your lost
I can remember how pleasant she was towards me, and when she was visiting NEA Computer Data Center.
Kenneth Chen
Edith Jefferson
April 6, 2015
John, please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. May the Blessings of love comfort you and your family.
April 6, 2015
Dear John, I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Ann Marie Bohan
Nadine Burnside
April 6, 2015
John and Family,
I extend sincere sympathies to you and your family. May the Lord keep you and strengthen you. He will grant you His perfect peace. Olympia lives on in the hearts and minds of family and friends.
April 6, 2015
Dear John, My condolences on your loss. I remember Olympia as someone whose beautiful smile added to her inner and outer beauty. Warmly, Andrea DiLorenzo
Mary Ann Setton
April 6, 2015
Olympia was a special person and half of a very special and devoted couple. She is probably taking daily walks again in a very nice neighborhood.
April 6, 2015
John, my sincere condolences to you and family for the loss of a tremendous lady and friend. Roger Montgomery
ann kurzius
April 6, 2015
John, my sincere condolences. You and Olympia were a great NEA couple, beloved by everyone.
Ken Pannell
April 6, 2015
John Olympia truly was one of my favorite people at NEA. Condolences to you and your family.
Don Cameron
April 6, 2015
John: I am very sorry about Olympia's passing. She was a terrific woman. I know you miss her terribly. Please take care of yourself; you are in my thoughts.
barry abel
April 6, 2015
John and Olympia,
You were such an important part of the good times and good work we shared at NEA for so many years. Good people create good memories which last forever. May those memories and the love and good thoughts of all your many friends bring you comfort, John, as Olympia will always be part of your life - and ours.
April 6, 2015
John, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Williams
Evelyn Temple Giebel
April 6, 2015
John, Please accept my sincere sympathy. When I think of all the lovely people with whom I had the opportunity to work at NEA, Olympia and you are right at the top. I hope you find some comfort in knowing that your friends have you in their thoughts and prayers at this time.
April 3, 2015
John, so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. Much love and prayers to you and your family. Lynette Bunkley Johnson, NEA Retiree
April 3, 2015
My mom Constance Thompson met and enjoyed music and socializing with Olymphia and John at Carriage Hill in Bethesda, MD. We pray for your family during this time of sorrow and celebration of a beautiful and kind lady. Angela Thompson-Murphy
Hilda Avello
April 2, 2015
Olympia came to my attention by being John's wife as well as by being such a fitness buff. We would sometimes work out at the NEA gym at the same time. She is part of my good and happy memories of my NEA work life. May she rest in peace.
Mary Harper
April 2, 2015
Olympia a warm and wonderful woman who I was privileged to know. She made everyone feel special and welcome withher special kindness. Love and prayers for Ginny, John aka Dad Rodgers in our house and Debbie. Max and Cozmo too
Gerda Hipson
April 2, 2015
My condolence to the family for their loss.
Malinda Miles
April 2, 2015
I knew and loved John Rodgers, who worked in Employee Relations when I first joined the National Education Association (NEA). Later, Olympia came to work for the NEA, and I got to know her as a kind, gentle, and wonderful woman. I am so sorry to learn of her passing, and pray that John and the family will continue to be wrapped in the love she had for her family. My condolence to John and Debbie (who also worked at the NEA while I was there). May God's grace and mercy be with you always. Malinda Miles
Mike Skehan
April 2, 2015
This candle burns to symbolize your beautiful spirit, and the joy that you brought to so many. Your thoughtfulness and love will live on in the hearts of everyone you touched. We will miss you always.
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