Mildred E. “Millie” Rogers, 83, of Mount Morris, IL, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, June 24, 2020 at Pine Crest Manor. She was born September 9, 1936 in Buncombe County, North Carolina, the daughter of Ernest and Margaret (Towe) Arrington. Millie married the love of her life, Jack S. Rogers in 1954. She was a caregiver for her son, Jack, Jr., for many years. Millie enjoyed decorating cakes, sewing and macramé. She liked music and cooking. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially around the holidays.
Mildred is loved and missed by her daughter, Mary (Jan) Rose; grandchildren, Amy Lee and Steven (Patrick) Grandinetti; great-grandchildren, Raven and Rion; sister, Jenny Odette; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack, sons Jack, Jr, and Richard, brothers Leroy Arrington and Claude Arrington, and sisters, Katherine Mittelsteadt and Wilma Roach.
A special thank you to the staff and nurses at Pine Crest Manor for their loving and compassionate care of Mildred.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115 with a walk through visitation from 1:30 p.m., until the time of service. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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