Girtha Lucile Rodgers' Obituary
Girtha Lucile Rodgers, 88, crossed over on September 15, 2023. She leaves to mourn her passing three surviving children, Leola, Lyle and Maurice (Catherine). She is pre-deceased by her loving husband of 58 years, Leon; and, two children Sylvester and Kenny. She leaves loving grandchildren and great grandchildren to mourn her loss; Brandon (Jennifer)-Deionte and Ava; Latasha (Randy)-Daija, Khloé and Wynter; Lauren (Steve); Ramoe (Felisha)-Nathan and Kylee; Ryan (Taylor)-Andrew and Amari; Antwain; Eric (Madison)-Armani.
Lucile is remembered in love by three surviving sisters; Johnny Alice King, Bernice Banks and Ruby Lee (Wallace) Miller; and, brother John Gibbs, Jr. She is also affectionately remembered by many nieces, nephews, neighbors (Keith) and her church/faith family.
Lucile suffered many illnesses and losses over the past 15 years; but, she remained strong in spirit, faith and mind. She always tried to do what she could for her family and believed in education. Our greatest memory as kids was walking to the library checking out books and eating Sanders ice cream! She was a great cook; cooking pies and cakes for family and friends during the holidays. Her greatest love was doing puzzles, sewing and watching westerns. She was an amazing seamstress making women and men’s clothes and even women’s fancy hats. Like her beloved husband Leon they were of a simpler time and generation.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 25th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm with the Funeral Service at 6:00 pm at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, (1 block N. of 13 Mile Road, west side of John R. Road), Madison Heights, Michigan. Burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan.
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