Gerry Jolene Rogers, 59, Topeka, died Thursday, July 29, 2004 at Midland Hospice House, Topeka.
She was born Sept. 7, 1944 in Wichita, the daughter of Joseph Newton and Olive Ilene Malone Rogers.
Jolene was a member of Wanamaker Road Baptist Church. She graduated from Topeka High School and attended Washburn University. She worked for the federal government in Leavenworth and Kansas City.
Preceding her in death were her parents and a brother, Roy Dean Rogers.
Surviving are a sister, Judy Schnaker, and a brother, Bob Rogers. both of Topeka; and a niece, Carey Johnson, and a nephew Chris E. Schnacker both of Topeka.
Graveside services and burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka. Ms. Rogers will lie in state from 1:00 until 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel.
Memorial contriburtions may be made to Topeka Rescue Mission, 600 N. Kansas Ave., P.O. Box 8350, Topeka, KS. 66608-0350.
Online condolences may be left at penwellgabel.com