of Little Rock, AR
July 26, 1931 - July 15, 2020
Mary Jo Rogers passed away July 15th, just 11 days before her 89th birthday. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Walter Hudson Rogers, Jr., and by her three children and their families: Ben Rogers, Diane Harrison(Greg) and Danny Rogers (Dee).She is also survived by her five grandchildren: Andrew Harrison (Sarah), Katie Harrison, Cody Rogers, Morgan Rogers, and Hayden Rogers. In addition, she leaves behind her great-granddaughter, Ava Harrison. She is also fondly remembered by a wonderful caretaker, LaDonna Henry.
Mary Jo will be greatly missed by her beloved sister, Emily Lloyd (Harris), along with Emily's four children and their families. Ben and Christeva Balcom, Mary Jo and Emily's parents welcomed her home when she departed this life.
Mary Jo cherished her family and gave selflessly to them. Her faith was always a central part of her life. She was a member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church and loved to sing in the church choir and teach Sunday School. Her other passion was nursing, and she retired as a nursing instructor from Baptist School of Nursing. Memorials may be made to the church.
A private family graveside service will be held July 18th at 3:00 P.M. The service can be viewed on Facebook livestream. A public memorial service will be held at a later date.
So sorry for the family's and friends loss. Prayers for all!
I’m so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort help you during this difficult time. (2Corinthians 1:3,4 & Psalms 83:18). Jesus prayed for God’s Kingdom to come because He knew it would intervene to solve all mankind’s problems even sickness and death. (Revelation 21:3,4 & Daniel 2:44).
You will always be missed! Love you tons!
We loved Mrs. Rogers and so did her neighbors (Oster & Lucille Harden). We are sorry for your loss but happy for her. Our prayers to the family.
Hudson and Family,
Bonnie and I send our heartfelt sympathies to all of you in the home going of Mary Jo. She was a wonderful woman who was enjoyed and loved by all she associated with. Along with you, we will miss her much.
Joe and Bonnie Magness
I consider each one of you as family. Ive developed a love for each and every one of you that Ive come to know over the past few years. To the entire family: You have my deepest symphaties. As believers of Jesus Christ we know that to be absent from the body means to be present with the Lord. Please find strength and take comfort in those words knowing that this sweet lady is now experiencing eternal life with our heavenly Father. We shall meet again. God bless you all.
Prayers to the family from one of her distant cousins on the “Click†side of the family. I can remember how nice she was to my mother, Myrtle Chambers, during my father’s stay in the Baptist Hospital in 1983.
I am so very sorry to hear of Mrs Rogers passing but I know she’s in a better place. She was one of my favorite nursing instructors from the Baptist Nursing School 1978. Thoughts and prayers for her friends and family! What a wonderful woman she was! What a sweetheart....her and her sidekick Pat Cook.
I was a baby chaplain and a baby chaplain instructor at the then Baptist Schools of Nursing and Allied Health when Mary Jo encouraged me and made me laugh. I gained from her positive outlook in happy or stormy times as well as her bedrock faith.
My heart hurts with you ( the entire Rogers Family), and I will miss my special friend, Mary Jo! Always loved being around her because she was happy & we laughed a lot, Nd shared so many good times together! My prayers are with you, love you. ðŸ™ðŸ˜¢
Maw maw, I’m so glad to be a part of this family. When I married Benny, you gladly accepted me and my daughter,Tristin. Thank you for everything you did for us. I promise to keep a eye on Benny and Hudson. I love you. When you find my mom, please hug her for me. LaDonna
Mary Jo was one of the finest people I ever had the privilege to know. God told her, WELL DONE, MY FAITHFUL SERVANT!
I pray each of you are covered with His love.
My prayers are with your family during this time.
My prayers are with you all and I will always cherish the teachings Mrs Rogers gave me in nursing school.
Mrs. Rogers was a fantastic instructor at the old Baptist School of Nursing on Wolfe St. Her Christian faith permeated everything she did and said. Great memories of an inspirational woman.