Carolyn Jo Rogers

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Carolyn was a longstanding member of Grace Episcopal Church and also served on the vestry.

Carolyn Rogers, a long time resident of White Plains/Greenburgh, passed peacefully in her sleep on September 15th, 2026. She was born on May 22nd, 1935, in Turkeyfoot, Tennessee. Carolyn was daughter to Marvin and Eunice Petty.

Married in November 1973 to Henry J. Rogers at Grace Episcopal Church in White Plains, NY. Harry passed in 2015.

Carolyn is survived by her daughter Deborah Potter, her son Michael Potter, her Goddaughter Lynn Sabia, 4 grandchildren: Justin, Natasha, Erika, Tyler and two great-grandchildren: Brody and Liliana.

She has one surviving brother: Bruce Petty and was predeceased by one sister; Joan and one brother; Warren.

Carolyn was a registered nurse for over 40 years working for Mt. Vernon Hospital, Phelps Memorial Hospital and then White Plains Visiting Nurses Association.

She was also the recipient of numerous awards and accolades for her Community Services in both nursing and community outreach programs.

Carolyn was a longstanding member of Grace Episcopal Church and also served on the vestry. A Memorial Service will be held at Grace Church, October 1st, 2026 at 2pm.

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ATTENTION: During the continuing various health concerns, please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday October 1st, 2026 starting 2:00PM at Grace Episcopal Church, immediately followed by gathering/fellowship. So you may come to the Church to attend, & feel free to wear masks. At the very least you can sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen -OR- you may bring an address label to paste in register book in lieu of signing). Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from too much touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably elbow bumping briefly if at all. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the church personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that Carolyn Jo Rogers & Family entrusted her care & the care of their loved one to us, and that she & they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Family of Carolyn Jo Rogers during their time of bereavement.

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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.

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A public Memorial Service is now planned for Thurs. Oct. 1st, 2026 - Memorial Service starting about 2:00PM, and friends to further gather & fellowship afterward. Please still leave condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor.

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In Lieu of flowers, and as a lasting tribute, she & family kindly suggest a contribution may be made in her name/memory/honor to: Grace Episcopal Church (may be done simply through the donation tab/link here in website at the bottom of this page, or on your own), and/or you may choose to plant a tree in her name/memory/honor. If sending flowers despite the family & her request, & since there's no cemetery/cremation has already occurred, sending small plants or vases the family may keep or donate is preferable, which may be delivered on Thursday October 1st, 2026 by/before 1:45PM to Grace Episcopal Church. The Family Thanks You!

http://www.gracewhiteplains.org/pledging/

By clicking on the "Donate" button within link, you'll be directed to PayPal (use a Credit Card or from a PayPal account). There's a place that states "Add Special Instructions to the Seller" - kindly enter your Pledger Box Number, or In Honor/Memory of Carolyn Jo Rogers.

If you prefer to send a check, their mailing address is:

Grace/La Gracia Episcopal Church, 33 Church Street, White Plains, NY 10601 --- Attn: Church Administrator