Hilda Ann Rogers

She lived in Charlotte, North Carolina and Columbus, Ohio before coming to Jacksonville, Florida with her family where she met the love of her life Joe Carl Rogers Sr. They were married on August 2, 1958. She attended Andrew Jackson High School and Florida Junior College, Jacksonville’s Northside Campus. Where she worked towards an Associate in Arts Degree. She was a loving wife to her late husband, Joe Carl Rogers Sr. for sixty-three years and a wonderful mother and grandmother. Although, Hilda didn’t work outside of the home she was a hardworking homemaker who cooked large family meals every night. She not only took care of and raised her children, but also many other children over the years. She had a competitive, playful spirit and loved playing games like Yahtzee, Parcheesi, Rummikub and Canasta with family and friends. Hilda collected Hallmark Christmas ornaments, Fenton glassware handmade quilts and she had a beautiful assortment of hats which she loved wearing. Hilda affectionately known as MiMi to family and friends loved her family, going camping at Camp Blanding and going to the Smoky Mountains where she and Joe had a beautiful two story home in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. She loved nature and all kinds of animals. She enjoyed sitting on the porch in the mountains and watch the elk walk down the road. She got a kick out of watching the birds splash around in the bird feeder. Her favorite bird was the cardinal and if she saw one she would say an angel was near. Mrs. Rogers was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where she and Joe raised their children.

Mrs. Hilda Rogers is predeceased by her beloved husband of sixty-three years, Joe Carl Rogers Sr., who passed away 18 months ago; her parents, Flora Ellen and Paul Arthur Amann; sister Beverly Lee Jackson; and nephew James Wesley III.

She is survived by her four children, Joe Carl Rogers Jr. (Diane), Paula Ann Baucom (Tommy), Deborah Ellen Castleberry (Donald) and Sherri Elaine Atchley (Shawn); Ex Daughter-in-law, who was like a daughter, Robin Renee Rogers; Seven Grandchildren, Joe Carl Rogers III, Arthur J. Rogers (Bianca), Jonathan Kyle Castleberry, Chloe MacKenzie Atchley, Alexia Grace Atchley, Hayley Samantha Castleberry and Hunter Travis Baucom; Great-granddaughter, Ivy O’Brien; Sister-in-law, Carole Pryce (Earl); Brother-in-law, Gary Paul Rogers, Sr. (Pamela); nephews, Gary P. Rogers Jr, Randolph W. Rogers; Nieces Terri Miller, Cynthia Miller, Stephanie Rogers and Melissa Rogers; and many cousins and great nieces and nephews.

A Special Thank You to Susan Amos for being one of Hilda’s caregivers over the last couple of years.

A visitation for Hilda will be held on Monday, July 24, 2023 from 5pm to 7pm at Hardage-Giddens, Riverside Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205. A funeral service will occur on Tuesday, July 25, from 10am to 11am. Burial will follow at 2pm at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com for the Rogers family.