Laura Louise Rodgers

Laura Louise Rodgers, 76, of Marion, passed away on February 26, 2003 at 10:53 P.M. at the Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Laura was born on December 6, 1924 in Creal Springs to Oscar and Josie (Violett) Willard; they preceded her in death. She married Donald Walter Rodgers on September 13, 1947 in Marion; he preceded her on October 17, 1981. Laura is survived by her son, Gary Wayne Rodgers and Tammy Phelps of Vevay, IN., two granddaughters, Susan Joy Rodgers of Marion and Amanda Lynn Rodgers of Herrin, two sisters, Hazel Willard of Carterville, Violet Hilliard of Creal Springs, and many nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband, a brother, John Willard, and a sister, Ruth Jean McPheron, preceded her in death. Laura was a Special Education Assistant and a member of Warder Street Baptist Church of Marion. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2003 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with the Rev. David Willard officiating. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Energy. Visitation will be held prior to service beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home. To sign the memorial guests registry or for more information please visit us at www.hughesfuneralhomes.com