Katie was born Nov. 23, 1926 in Martin County, NC, the daughter of James and Sally (Sauls) Roberson. She married Raymond Rogers on Oct. 9, 1949 in North Carolina, at which time they moved to Clinton. Katie later married John W. Brennan on June 5, 1970 in Clinton.
Katie worked at several businesses in Clinton, including Quimby's Drug Store where she met John Brennan, but her greatest joy was taking care of children which she did for over 30 years. Katie's kindness, patience, and gentle demeanor will be remembered by all whose lives she touched.
She is survived by three children: Diane Rogers of Clinton, IL, Kathy Cottrell of Normal, IL, Dallas Rogers of Decatur, IL; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Her parents, both husbands, four brothers, a sister and a great-grandchild preceded her in death.
Private graveside services were held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton.
A Celebration of Life service for Katie will be held at 3 PM Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 at the Family Life Center, First Christian Church, Clinton, IL where she was a member. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Clinton or to the DeWitt County Friendship Center. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
Katie was born Nov. 23, 1926 in Martin County, NC, the daughter of James and Sally (Sauls) Roberson. She married Raymond Rogers on Oct. 9, 1949 in North Carolina, at which time they moved to Clinton. Katie later married John W. Brennan on June 5, 1970 in Clinton.
Katie worked at several businesses in Clinton, including Quimby's Drug Store where she met John Brennan, but her greatest joy was taking care of children which she did for over 30 years. Katie's kindness, patience, and gentle demeanor will be remembered by all whose lives she touched.
She is survived by three children: Diane Rogers of Clinton, IL, Kathy Cottrell of Normal, IL, Dallas Rogers of Decatur, IL; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Her parents, both husbands, four brothers, a sister and a great-grandchild preceded her in death.
Private graveside services were held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton.
A Celebration of Life service for Katie will be held at 3 PM Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 at the Family Life Center, First Christian Church, Clinton, IL where she was a member. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Clinton or to the DeWitt County Friendship Center. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
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