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Josephine "Jo" Rogers

FUNERAL HOME

J. Henry Stuhr Northwoods Chapel

2180 Greenridge Rd

North Charleston, South Carolina

Josephine Rogers Obituary

Name: Visitation for Josephine "Jo" Rogers
Start: 2017-05-22T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-05-22T20:00:00.000Z
Location: J. Henry Stuhr Northwood Chapel

Josephine "Jo" Rogers Goose Creek - Josephine "Jo" Rogers, 90, of Goose Creek, and former longtime resident of Hanahan, SC, died peacefully at home surrounded by family. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, Mary 23, 2017, at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 1106 Fort Drive, Hanahan at 10:00 am. The Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will be held at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road, Charleston. The family will receive friends Monday, May 22, 2017, in the J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Jo was born in New York, New York, one of ten children of the late Joseph McAteer and the late Margaret Porter McAteer. She and her husband, James J. Rogers, married in 1953 and made their home in Hanahan where they raised their four children. Jo worked as an office manager for several retail stores. As a member of Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, she gave of her time and talent in various parish activities including the CCD program. Jo volunteered in the community with the Friends of the Library. She received the Distinguished Service Award for the State of SC for her work with the Berkeley County Adult Education program where she taught advanced ESL. Her quick wit and humor were two of her most endearing qualities. She will be deeply missed by her four children, William "Buck" Rogers (Susan Mertz) of Summerville, Ann R. Perritt Rogers (Glenn) of Goose Creek, Edward "Ed" Rogers of Hanahan and Laura R. Brady (Craig) of Charleston; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and brother, Robert McAteer of Middletown, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Jim. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Berkeley County Library, 100 Library Street, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 20 to May 21, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Rogers

14 Entries

Helen Lukow-Williams

May 12, 2020

Oh I miss Ms Jo. She was the most gentle, caring woman I ever knew. The memories we shared at Fishburne are priceless . May your sweet memories keep her alive in your hearts as mine do for me.

Terry Brooks

May 23, 2017

So sorry to hear about Jo's passing. In my mind she would've lived forever. I'll always remember our 10 yrs at Service Merchandise in the Charleston Sq Mall. She was the sweetest, most gracious, feisty woman I've ever known. RIP Jo. My prayers for her family.

Terry Kramer

May 23, 2017

My condolences to the Rogers family. I met Jo at Wilson's where she took me under her wing and taught me so much. She was truly an inspiration to me. Jo has touched so many lives...she will be greatly missed.

Helen Brown Lukow Williams

May 23, 2017

I just learned of Ms. Jo's passing but not in time to attend her services. Please know that I am saddened that her sweet person is no longer among us but comforted to know she is with her Lord and greeted by loved ones. I loved Ms. Jo like a mother and feel honored to have worked with her in Adult Ed. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

May 23, 2017

Condelences from the Hanahan Branch Library Staff. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Karen Altman

Tracy Metts

May 23, 2017

Dear Rogers Family,

I a truly saddened to hear of Mrs. Jo passing. She was such a kind and sweet lady. I enjoyed spending time and working with her at Fishburne Educational Center. I will cherish fond memories of her. Love and prayers for the family for comfort and healing.

George Menag

May 22, 2017

Dear Rogers Family,

Our prays and condolences are with you and Mrs. Rogers. May the Lord welcome her home and the Grace of the Holy Spirit descend upon your family bringing peace, comfort and strength to carry on his works...

Sincerely,

The Menagh Family

Rod Weader

May 22, 2017

Buck, so sorry to learn of your mothers passing. Our prayers will be with you and your family.

Mark Perrin

May 22, 2017

Ms. Rogers will be deeply missed. I enjoyed everyday that I worked with her at Wilson's. My wife Kim and I will miss her very much. Jo you will be missed more than you can know.

Mark Perrin

May 22, 2017

Ms. Rogers will be remembered fondly by myself and my wife Kim. I really enjoyed working with her at Wilson's and she will be greatly missed. You will be missed Jo.

Terri Grooms

May 22, 2017

God has gained yet another angel, Ms Rogers was a very special lady to me and the old Wilson's team, she was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed.

Easter Cobbs

May 21, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the Roger's family. Ms. Rogers was my instructor with Adult Ed also she was like a mother to me. Thank you thank you to the Roger's family. You were so amazing to my family and I.Ms. Joe made a world of difference with my education. I can go on and on about how wonderful Ms. Joe was. RIP Ms. Joe .

Dianne Boersma

May 20, 2017

My deepest sympathy for the loss of this lovely, gentle lady. I was the librarian at Goose Creek Library and met Jo thru the Friends of the Library and worked with her for the book discussion group. She will be missed by many people.

Randy Greene

May 19, 2017

Ed, Buck and the entire Rogers family, our thoughts and prayers are with you,

Randy & Heather

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