Marie Rogers

Published 12:32 pm Thursday, February 9, 2012

Marie Rogers died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at her residence. She was 82.

Born in Lexington, Ky., Mrs. Rogers was the daughter of the late Daniel Fabian Robichaud and Dorothy McFadden Robichaud. She was a former resident of Shreveport, La., and had been a resident of Vicksburg since 1987. Mrs. Rogers was a carrier for The Vicksburg Post from 1990 until 2008 with a devotion to her customers that endeared her to all.

She was a member of the Catholic faith.

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She is survived by two daughters, Denise Morin Hluska (John) and Roxanne Marie Rogers, both of Vicksburg; four grandchildren, Kevin Armstrong, Kody Armstrong (Kelcey), Kristopher Morin Hluska and Kimberly Marie Stokes; and five great-grandchildren, Cameron Armstrong, twins Leah Marie Armstrong and Anthony Fabian Armstrong, Reilly Armstrong and Mia Armstrong.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John Francis Rogers II; and her son, John Francis Rogers III.

A memorial Mass will be said at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at St. Michael Catholic Church with the Rev. P.J. Curley as celebrant. The eulogy will be delivered by Steve Elwart. Visitation will be at the church from 4:30 p.m. until the service.

Riles Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Patient’s Choice Hospice, 1911 Mission 66, Suite A, Vicksburg, MS 39180.