GERALDINE “JUDY” ROGERS

February 28, 1924 – June 26, 2013

Geraldine “Judy” Clardy Rogers, age 89, of 210 Pear Tree Lane, Pendleton, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, surrounded by the love of her family.  Born in Carnesville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo Clardy and the late Easter Smith Clardy.  Mrs. Rogers was an avid Clemson Tigers football fan who attended games regularly.  She was a devoted member of Lebanon Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class. Judy was retired from the Milliken Plant in Pendleton where she served in several roles while employed.  She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Harold Joseph Rogers, Sr., until his death in 1980.

Survivors include 2 sons, Harold Joseph Rogers, Jr. and his wife, Charleen, of Pendleton, and Marvin Alonzo Rogers and his wife, Linda, of Anderson; 3 daughters, Mary Ann Martin of Seneca, Betty Ramey and her husband Jimmy, of Anderson, and Vickie Bryson, and her husband, Tommy, of Pendleton; and1 brother, Charles Clardy and his wife, Mary, of Piedmont. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Harold, Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by 3 sons, Wister, Aaron and David Rogers; a grandson, Wayne Rogers; 4 brothers, Buck, Pete, Talmedge and Lewis Clardy; and 3 sisters, Lola Sisk, Jean McCoy, and Mozelle Gooch. 

A funeral service to honor and celebrate the life of Judy Rogers will be held on Friday, June 28, 2013, at 3 PM, at the Lebanon Baptist Church, with Rev. Harry Warren officiating.  Interment will follow in the Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will be at the residence, and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday, June 27, 2013, from 6 PM until 8 PM. 

Contribution in memory of Mrs. Rogers may be made to Lebanon Baptist Church, 5150 Gentry Road, Anderson, SC 29621; or to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.