Mary Ellen Rogers
November 12, 1936 - July 29, 2008
Obituary
Mary Ellen Rogers, age 71, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at her home in Kent.
Mary was a very strong willed individual who always put her family before herself. She will always be remembered for the way she was able to keep her family close no matter the situation. Her ability to have unconditional love for family will be passed down for generations to come.
Some of her favorite activities were poetry, board games, bingo and attending Danny Vernon Elvis concerts.
Mary is survived by her three daughters, Cheryl Langan Brad, Terry Peyton Theron and Susan Rogers; two sons, Richard and Edward Rogers; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; her sister, Lois Nowlin; one niece, Debbie Wagner Jeff and two nephews, Bob and Pat Nowlin; and her miniature poodle, ‘Chantilly’. She was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Mary Ireland and her faithful companion ‘Scruffy’.
At her request there will be no formal services. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Hey G-ma its misty blue. Its hard not having you around, especially how much the house has changed and how everyone else has to , in such little time. Anyways grama im doing good, i told you before you passed that you were going to be having another grand baby im 12 weeks now, but i know your doing well and eating healthy up there, they are lucky to have you. but no matter what even though you are not going to be here to meet your great grand baby the baby will definitely no exactly who you are and how much you ment to everyone. But you no i love you and i appreciate you welcoming me into the family even though it was hard at first you still excepted me.
love you always ,
rest in peace.
Misty Blue Love Peyton.
Gramma
I’m sorry i couldnt be with the last few days but im glad you could be with your kids.Your always gonna have a huge place in my heart.Thank you for everything youve ever givin or done for this family.
love jake
My Dear Aunt Mary,
What an incredible gift you gave your girls, allowing them to care for you in your last days and having them there to witness your last breaths. I know it is a painful memory now but as time goes by I know they will value those precious moments for the true gift they were.
I will miss our talks. I always felt I could say anything to you. You always told it to me straight. Now I will take comfort in knowing that you are watching over all of us.
The night before your service there was the most beautiful sunset. I thought of you. It reminded me of the many sunsets we shared together one summer and I thought to myself, how appropriate! It was like you put it there just for me. To this day I try to stop and appreciate a beautiful sunset whenever I can.
You left us all with a powerful message…LOVE EACH OTHER…KEEP YOUR FAMILY CLOSE…LIVE A CLEAN LIFE…AND KEEP THE FAITH.
So until I see you again please know that although you did not always have the easiest life it was not for nothing. The world is a better place because you were here and made a difference in so many lives. You will be remembered and missed by many.
With all my love,
Deb
Grandma,
I love you and miss you grandma. I will miss you at christmas when you cooked your feast and bought us lots of toys, even when I was 17 you still bought me Tonka trucks, but I still cherished them. I remember when I turned 18 I got cologne. I was so excited and felt so grown up. I know you are in a better place. Thank you for being the greatest grandma in the world. Say HI to Scruffy for me.
Your Grandson Justin Peyton
Dear Mom,
Thank you for allowing me to love your daughter, and believing in me. I will love you for eternity.
Theron
Dear Mama,
I really miss our monday night tacos, and watching Cash Cab. I know in my heart you are at peace.I was so glad that we got to be there with you at the end, and I couldnt have gotten throught it without Cheryl. I miss you and will love you forever, until we meet again in heaven.
Your Daughter, Terri
To My Mother
I know you didnt want us to be sad and cry for you, you prepared us kids for this day and no matter how prepared we were it is still hard! We Love you Mom, you are a great mother and you raised us with a lot of love and respect.
I know children are supposed to grow and leave there nests and begin there own life with thier own family I wish I could have been closer to you and spent more time with you while you where here, but the times we did spend together where great and they will be cherished memories for the years to come until I too can see you again!
Mom, I love you and thank you for teaching me all you did and showing me hoe to love and be a great mother to my children and to teach them love and respect as well! you will always be loved and remembered.
With all my love
Your Daughter Cheryl Langan
Sharing the good times we had for coffee and conversation while you lived in Austin, will be remembered always, as will the cards and letters we exchanged. God Keep you in his good graces, you are out of pain and suffering now, and in a much better place, We pray you look over us earthlings until we too can gain our place in God’s Kingdom.
For years I threantened to BBQ first Scruffy , then Chantill , you allways told me I was bad . You are a good friend , and a very good person . I miss you Mary ,
Kenny
Kenny
I’m so lost without you mommy…..
What am I suppose to do now?
Grandma Mary
I love you sooo much I am soo happy i got to see you & spend time with you before you got your wings and went up to heaven.I just wish you could have seen your Great Grandchildren one last time and even thought you saw them in the pics they miss you soo much and i know i do to i should of stayed longer i know you were not alone my mom took good care of you i know your greatful for that i love you & miss you lots we will meet again…I know your not in anymore pain…..your always in my dreams any prayers..xoxo love you sweetpea…….
Although we didn’t get to spend much time together I will always remember the days we spent camping and the times Heather and I spent visiting you at home……you are loved and missed by many…..sincerely Jeremy
This is sooo hard but Mom I do know you are in a better place..keep a place for me close. I wish I could have been there but I know you were cared for. I am going to really MISS my BEST FRIEND,MOM,SOULMATE!! I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU….BIG HUGS & KISSES!! YOUR FOREVER PAL….TONI
Dear Grandma Mary,
I wish that I would have had the chance to spend more time with you! you always knew how to make me laugh and you always knew how to make things better! you have a huge heart and a great family that is only great because you made them that way! I love you so very much and I will see you again someday!
With all our Love
Brett, Kellie and Jacob
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free!
I follow the plan God laid for me.
I saw His face, I heard His call,
I took His hand and left it all…
I could not stay another day,
To love, to laugh, to work or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
And if my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss…
Ah yes, these things I, too, shall miss.
My life’s been full, I’ve savoured much:
Good times, good friends, a loved-one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief—
Don’t shorten yours with undue grief.
Be not burdened with tears of sorrow,
Enjoy the sunshine of the morrow.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there… I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow…
I am the diamond glints on snow…
I am the sunlight on ripened grain…
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you waken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of gentle birds in circling flight…
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry—
I am not there… I did not die…
Hey Sis: Just want you to know that I got a confirmation back from Danny Vernon. He will be singing “How Great Thou Art” in your memory when he performs at my favorite Casino, Clearwater, on August 14, 2008. I will be there to share this moment. He will be singing to you “Sweetpea”.
Dear Grandma, You left me before I had a chance to say good bye. I guess I just kept thinking if I avoided it it wouldnt happen, but I was wrong. I wish that my children could have gotten to know you. You are such a big part of my life. Most of my childhood memories are with you. And I wish they could have experienced all of the fun and love that we shared. I will always remember you and talk about you to the kids so they know what a wonderful great-grandma they had. I will meet you in my dreams, so we can walk together on the beach,and roast some marshmellows while we watch the sunset. I love you so much grandma and I hope you find peace in that big beautiful heaven. Untill I see you again, I will be loving you…love me….Melissa
Hey Sweet Pea! Thank you for all the support you gave us coming to see our shows. I always felt and appreciated the love of the family. We will miss you and join you soon in Heavenly places. “The answer I may never know, why He ever loved me so….but to an old rugged cross He’d go…for who am I”. Love always, Danny
i love you grandma…
Dropping in to show my love you have been extremly heavy on my heart and mind today.this is my first time writing you I never got a chance to sign on to exspress to you. As I read freinds and family post I start to tear up as I agree with everything they say, your an amazing strong dedicated women that has been strong for your whole intire family and a true insperation….I know that your looking down on us now 8 ). I wish you had the chance to meet my family I started I’m married now and I have a son theron alan peyton the 3rd. Not a day goes by I don’t think about you or just wanna stop by your place I love you gma with all my heart continue to watch over us love you…
Your grandson L.T