Viola Mae Rogers Randolph

Viola was born on October 10, 1950 in Pekin to Lawrence and Freda (Stevens) Lasley. She later married Donald Randolph, he preceded her in death on February 9, 2014. She later married John “Bill” Rogers on February 9, 1988, in Pekin. He preceded her in death on June 13, 2025. She is also preceded in death by both of her parents, six brothers; Larry Lasley, Roy Lasley, Delbert Lasley, Clifford Lasley, William Lasley, and Richard Smith, one sister; Norma Bosley, and one grandson; Robert Asciutto.

Surviving are three children; Cynthia (Alfred) Burns of Pekin, Jeffery Rogers of Pekin, and Wendy (DJ) Rogers of Pekin, one brother; William J. (Jane) Lasley, four grandchildren; Shaylynn (Randall) Burns, Kelsi (Jack) Alexander, Jaden Rogers, and Megan (Cameron) Swisher, two great-grandchildren; Lincoln Asciutto and Samuel Alexander, and many nieces of nephews.

Viola worked throughout her life as a CNA at the Perino Nursing Home and later at Becks Liquor and Convenience Store for 18 years as a clerk, retiring in 2014.

Viola’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She also enjoyed playing bingo.

Cremation has been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Home and Crematory in Pekin with a memorial visitation being held on October 30, 2026 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made in Viola’s memory to TAPS Animal Shelter, 100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554 or the Boys and Girls Club, 1101 Veerman St., Pekin, IL 61554.

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