Marye Virginia Rogers' Obituary
Marye Virginia Davis Rogers was born on April 13, 1939, in Memphis, Tennessee to Audrey Rufus Davis and Elizabeth Francis Mcleod Davis. She grew up in Memphis and graduated from Memphis State University with a degree in Business Administration.
After graduation from college, Marye went to work for the FBI in Washington, D.C. as a secretary and after a year transferred to the FBI office in Memphis. During that time she met and became engaged to William F. (Bill) Rogers, II. They married on December 27, 1964, in Memphis and then moved to Houston, Texas, for Bill’s job with NASA. In Houston Marye went to work as a pastor’s secretary at their church.
Marye transitioned to full-time mom when she and Bill welcomed their first child, William F. (Bill) Rogers, III. They were further blessed with their daughters, Audrey Leigh Rogers and Amy Lynn Rogers. Marye was active in her children’s lives by volunteering at their school, serving as home room mom and chaperoning field trips. She also supported them by attending numerous band concerts, dance recitals, and other events.
As the children grew older, Marye went back to work holding various financial roles, including treasurer, at Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Later jobs included working at Wal-Mart and as manager for various Hallmark stores in the Houston area.
Marye and Bill were longtime members of Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Marye was part of the United Methodist Women, volunteered as a wedding coordinator and taught children’s Sunday school and vacation Bible school. After moving to Cypress, Marye and Bill joined Good Shepherd Methodist and were part of the Conquerors Sunday school class.
In 1997 Marye and Bill’s first grandchild was born. Marye immediately found her greatest calling and greatest passion; being a grandmother. She and Bill would welcome eight more grandchildren over the next few years. To have a chance to spoil her grandchildren and also give their parents a break, Marye hosted annual sessions of “Camp Grandma” that occurred every summer for a week at Bill and Marye’s home. During that time the grandkids would enjoy days of unlimited snacks, sweets, TV time and many fun activities such as trips to the Blue Bell Creamery and Chuck-E-Cheese. The grandkids never heard the word “no” during Camp Grandma. As dedicated grandparents, Marye and Bill endeavored to attend as many grandchildren events as possible including birthday celebrations, soccer games, theater performances, lacrosse games, band concerts, hockey games, etc. When not visiting or hosting grandkids, Marye and Bill enjoyed traveling, especially to Disney World and taking cruises.
Marye was a life-long Christian and had a deep faith and trust in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She attended and participated in Bible study throughout her life and was an active prayer warrior for her family, friends, and anyone she could help via prayer. In her final days when asked by a doctor at MD Anderson if she knew where she was going, she answered “to see Jesus”.
Marye is preceded in death by her parents, Audrey and Elizabeth Davis as well as her brother Buddy, and sisters Margaret and Catherine.
Marye is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 58 years, Bill Rogers, II, her children, Bill Rogers, III and wife Hillary, daughter Audrey Krasin and husband Matt, daughter Amy Croxton and husband Cody as well as her nine grandchildren: Emily Rogers Blacklock and husband Spencer, Jonathan Krasin, Ally Krasin, Blake Rogers, Ryan Croxton, Riley Croxton, Garrett Krasin, Matthew Krasin, and Will Croxton. Additionally she is survived by her niece Cindy Viall and husband Billy, nephew Jim Jonakin and wife Tracey, and niece Betsy Bauer and husband Michael as well as several great-nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Marye’s name may be made to Good Shepherd Methodist Church in Cypress, Texas, or MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
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