Orpha Rogerson

ADRIAN - Orpha Ila Rogerson, 94, of Adrian, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Herrick Manor in Tecumseh, Michigan. Born May 11, 1916 in Ogden Township, Michigan, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Lydia (Pifer) Robach. Orpha graduated from Adrian High School in 1934. She was united in marriage to Brady B. Morton on March 20, 1936, and he preceded her in death in May of 1980. Orpha later married Donald W. Rogerson on January 21, 1987 in Sarasota, Florida. He preceded her in death in 2003. Upon graduation, Orpha worked for American Chain and Cable in the office for 14 years. She later worked as a chair side Dental Assistant and Office Manager for Dr. Lawrence Cox, Sr. D.D.S. for 14 years. Loving to work with the public, she continued in the dental field with Dr. Joseph McCutchan, D.D.S. and later for Dr. Edwards, D.D.S. in Adrian. She often lamented in later years, “I wish I could still work, I loved working with the public – I am a ‘people person.” With her outgoing personality, Orpha enjoyed card playing, Bingo, tending to her large garden and canning in her earlier years. She loved traveling all over the United States with her wonderful husbands and wintering in their home in Venice, Florida, where they spent many happy days with her sisters, brother, family and friends. Orpha enjoyed life and laughter with her family and friends and held them close to her heart. She was an active participant of the Church of the Good Shepherd in later years, the Adrian Bell Chimers, the Adrian U.A.W. Retirees, the American Dental Assistants Association Society in both Jackson and Lenawee Counties, the Adrian Ladies of the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars, and the Adrian High School Alumni Association. She was a kind, caring and generous person who graced the lives of those she loved with style, wisdom, love and humor. She will be greatly missed by her immediate family and friends. Funeral services for Orpha will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 21, 2011 at Wagley Funeral Home with Rev. David Morton and Rev. Michael Goble officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. You may also send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com.

Orpha Rogerson

May 11, 1916 - March 15, 2011