Carolyn “Susie” Rogers, 87, of Sesser, passed away on Saturday November 5, 2022 at Fairview Nursing Home in DuQuoin.
She was born on October 30, 1935 in Jefferson County, IL to Marion and Helen (Hamilton) Newell. She married Buddy Earl Rogers on July 1, 1955 and he preceded her in death on May 14, 1997.
She is survived by one daughter Mary Jane (Terry) Witcher of Mulkeytown; two sons David (Diana) Rogers of Sesser and Mark (Meredith) Rogers of Sesser; grandchildren Ashley Rogers, Michelle (Witcher) (Thad) Snell, Allison Rogers and Cole Rogers; great grandchildren Jenesys Jackson, Jada Jackson, Chance Whitehead, Grady Snell and Lynlee Snell; two sisters Marianne Lovin of Mt Vernon and Areta Phillips of Arizona; one sister-in-law Patty Kerley of Marion and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one infant sister.
Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the joy of her life.
She farmed along with her husband till after his passing. She then spent many years traveling on tour buses meeting and making many new friends along the way. She was very proud of the fact she had traveled to every state except Alaska and Hawaii.
Funeral services for Susie will be on Tuesday November 8, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Pastor Shannon Bopp officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Horse Praire Cemetery in Sesser.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sesser Public Library and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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