Mary Virginia Rogers peacefully departed this earthly life on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. She was born on November 23, 1940 to the late Loumis and Reatha Mae Howell in Cadwell, Georgia. The family later relocated to Lansing, MI where Virginia attended the Lansing public schools and graduated from Sexton High School.
Upon completion of High School, Virginia was united in marriage to James (Jimmy) Rogers. To that union was born two beautiful children: Pia Colea and Chad Gordon. Virginia was a faithful, devoted wife and mother, grandmother, and godmother. She taught her children the value of hard work and unconditional love.
Virginia was employed for many years as a book binder at Speaker-Hines and Thomas Printing and Lithography Company. Later, she was an employee at Sparrow Hospital working in Environmental Services. Virginia also provided compassionate care as a Patient Sitter while employed at Sparrow Hospital.
Virginia was well known for her excellent cooking skills. She always enjoyed preparing delicious meals for social gatherings of family and friends. Every meal she prepared was a labor of love. Virginia learned her culinary skills from working at Lou Coons four-star restaurant. She also cooked and prepared delicious meals for various local groups within Lansing: Lansing Senior Citizens and Office of Equal Opportunities. Virginia loved playing Bid Whist cards as a favorite pastime of entertainment. She frequently invited friends to participate in card games at her home.
Virginia was truly loved and will forever remain in our hearts. She leaves to cherish her loving memory: Daughter, Pia Colea; Son, Chad Gordon;
Sister-in-law, Janice Kay Rogers; Grandchildren: Paige, Jade, and Cole; nieces, nephews, cousins, host of faithful loving friends, and a very dear long-time friend, Cynthia Shine Johnson, as well as special friend; John L. McClerin Jr.
Acknowledgements:
The family of Mary Virginia Rogers wishes to acknowledge with sincere appreciation the many words of comfort, prayers, florals, cards, and other expressions of kindness and concern.
We thank you for your love and support. God Bless You.
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