Mary "Sister" Peterson Rogers, 83, departed this life on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey in Sumter, SC.

She was born on November 18, 1934 in Lynchburg, SC. May was the daughter of the late  Levi B. Peterson and Jannie Fulwood-Peterson. Mary was baptized at an early age and became a member of the Mt. Sinai AME Church. Mary attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a 1953 graduate of Lincoln High School. She continued her education at Morris College pursing her degree in Early Childhood. She relocated to New York City to pursue her nursing career. She was employed by the Jewish Home Hospital of New York City.

Mary was a member of Emmanuel AME Church in New York City, where she served in the following ministries: Stewardess #3, Senior Usher, Lay Organization, Inspiration and Anthem Choirs. She then returned home in 1990 to help care for her mother and reclaimed her membership at Mt. Sinai AME Church under the Pastorate of Rev. Davie Brown, where she served faithfully as President of Junior Usher Board and Pastor Aide. Sis. Rogers was also appointed as class leader under the Pastorate of Rev. Moses McCants. She was an active member of the Gospel and Mass Choirs. She was a member of the Anointed Jubilaires of Sumter, SC.

Mary enjoyed serving and caring for others with laughter that brought joy to others. She served whole-heartedly unto the Lord in all that she did. Her favorite scripture was Psalms 27.

Mary was married to David Rogers and they were blessed with one child.

Loves ones left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Wanda Rogers of Sumter, SC; one grandson, Gary Rogers of Sumter, SC; one sister, Janie L. Peterson of the home; one sister-in-law, Lillian Peterson; nieces and nephews: Terry (Violet) Quattlebaum of Washington, DC, Glen Deas, Kathleen (Wade) Brown, Virgil (Geraldine) Burroughs all of Sumter, SC, Leroy Peterson, Michael Peterson, Donnell (A. Benet) Peterson, Brenda (Joe) McAlister all of Columbia, SC, Andre Gilliard of Atlanta, GA, Jacqueline McElveen of Kingstree, SC, William (Angela) Peterson and Cynthia Fairley both of Charlotte, NC, Kenneth (Arian) Peterson of Spartanburg, SC, Theresa Kelly of Manhattan, NY, Shirley (Ernest) Smith of Greeleyville, SC, and Roger Burroughs of Philadephia, PA; and a host of great nieces, nephews, other relative and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, William T. Peterson, Llyod Peterson and Levi Peterson, Jr.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, May 18, 2018 from 1-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mrs. Rogers will be placed in the church on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 12noon for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Mt. Sinai AME Church 5895 Mt. Sinai Church Road, Lynchburg, SC, with Rev. Marie Deas Webb Officiating and Pastor Donnell Peterson, Eulogist.

Interment will follow in Edwards Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at the home, 15 Rast Street Sumter, SC 29150.