Born August 26 1951 to Josphen and Walter Sanford Mary was the fifth child out of five childeren. She was born and raised in Burlington NC. She left behind her late husband Anthony Rogers, 3 brother ( William, Leon, and Stane) and 2 sisters ( Annie and Christine). She also left behind 2 childeren  Anothy (Tracey ) Williama ( Mark) and Marvin. Along with 3 grandchilderen Tremaine Rogers, Cyrus Rogers, and Taylen Henderson and 7 great grandchilderen. Mary was a pleasure to be around and always smiling. It was never often that you caught her in a bad mood.

she always said live today like it is your last because the next day is never promised.