Muriel O. Rogers
November 19, 1930 ~ August 12, 2015
Muriel O. Rogers
Passed away on August 12,
2015 at the age of 84 at home in Oakton, Va. She was born November 19, 1930 in
London, England. Following graduation from Somerville College at Oxford
University in 1952, she attended the University of Mississippi as a Fulbright
Scholar where she taught World History. She married George Rogers in 1953 and
they settled in Vicksburg, MS. where she raised her family, taught school, and
supported her husband's political career as a Mississippi state legislator for a
quarter century before moving to northern Virginia where she worked as a
paralegal.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years George W. Rogers,
Jr., three sons Paul (Jan), John (Kate), and Peter (Rose) and daughter,
Elizabeth Falls (Scott), nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Muriel was a member of Lewinsville Presbyterian Church since 1978. Muriel was
an ordained Ruling Elder and a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church and served
faithfully in both of these capacities at Lewinsville. She also served as the
Lewinsville church librarian for many years.
Visitation will be held at
Money and King Funeral Home, 171 Maple Avenue W, Vienna, VA 22180, Monday
evening, August 17, 6 p.m. 8 p.m.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday,
August 18 at 11:00 a.m. at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church with the burial
immediately following in the Lewinsville Church cemetery. A reception will then
be held in St. Andrews Hall. In lieu of flowers please send donations to The
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church Foundation.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Passed away on August 12,
2015 at the age of 84 at home in Oakton, Va. She was born November 19, 1930 in
London, England. Following graduation from Somerville College at Oxford
University in 1952, she attended the University of Mississippi as a Fulbright
Scholar where she taught World History. She married George Rogers in 1953 and
they settled in Vicksburg, MS. where she raised her family, taught school, and
supported her husband's political career as a Mississippi state legislator for a
quarter century before moving to northern Virginia where she worked as a
paralegal.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years George W. Rogers,
Jr., three sons Paul (Jan), John (Kate), and Peter (Rose) and daughter,
Elizabeth Falls (Scott), nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Muriel was a member of Lewinsville Presbyterian Church since 1978. Muriel was
an ordained Ruling Elder and a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church and served
faithfully in both of these capacities at Lewinsville. She also served as the
Lewinsville church librarian for many years.
Visitation will be held at
Money and King Funeral Home, 171 Maple Avenue W, Vienna, VA 22180, Monday
evening, August 17, 6 p.m. 8 p.m.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday,
August 18 at 11:00 a.m. at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church with the burial
immediately following in the Lewinsville Church cemetery. A reception will then
be held in St. Andrews Hall. In lieu of flowers please send donations to The
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church Foundation.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend, Muriel Rogers. Muriel was my beloved mentor and colleague as a young teacher at Warren Central High School. She had a great sense of humor and a contagious positive attitude about life. I enjoyed immensely hearing her speak in her native British accent. I also had the privilege of teaching two of her four children, Paul, John, Peter, and Elizabeth. She was a brilliant, devoted, and greatly beloved educator. She created an “Opposing Viewpoints” course, which I later emulated at Hilton Head Preparatory School on her model. My heart goes out to Mr. Rogers, the children, and their families and friends. Muriel Rogers will stand forever in my loving memory.
My deepest sympathy to the Rogers family. May you find comfort in your memories and each other.
It was a great pleasure to know you and know the family that built the structure now known as Walnut Hills on Adams Street. God Bless your family during this difficult time. Joyce Clingan,
It was a great pleasure to know you and know the family that built the structure now known as Walnut Hills on Adams Street. God Bless your family during this difficult time. Joyce Clingan,
It was a great pleasure to know you and know the family that built the structure now known as Walnut Hills on Adams Street. God Bless your family during this difficult time. Joyce Clingan,
I was saddened to hear the news about Mrs. Rogers’ passing. I hope in some way that the prayers and condolences we share, will help ease your loss. You will continue to be in my thoughts. I did not have the opportunity to get to know Mrs. Rogers, but I met her once in when Bebeth invited me to your Signal Hill home one sunny afternoon. I think I would have enjoyed the chance to sit and converse with Mrs. Rogers – listening to stories about her childhood, and advice regarding education on two continents. That sunny day, my brief friendship with Bebeth, and Mrs. Rogers’ willingness to let another child into her calm home, brought a smile to my face.