Patricia Bailey Rogers

Patricia Bailey Rogers aged 77 of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Sunday October 10^th, 2021. She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Lawrence G. Bailey and Erma W. Bailey on August 14^th, 1944.

Patricia is survived by her husband James, and adult children Jerilyn, Beth, Mark, Michael, and Kevin. Patricia was the beloved grandmother to 13 grandchildren: Morgan, Kristina, Amelia, Christopher, Mary-Kait, Audrey, Joel, Jared, Brendan, Cortni, Jimmy, Jacob, and Jacquelyn. Great grandchildren just getting to know her include Finley, Journee, Willa, and Wilder.

Patricia’s professional journey included earning a Master’s in Social Work from Boston University and using that knowledge to support Army and Coast Guard military families through her various roles as Director of Army Community Services Bad Kreuznach, Germany and Ft. Benning, Georgia, USCG Family Resource Specialist (Special Needs) and  Family Advocacy Specialist for over 25 years in New Orleans, Alaska, and South Florida.

Patricia was happiest spending time traveling and enjoying her children and grandchildren.  From visits to the beach, camping, cross country trip from Alaska to Florida, to family picnics, Patricia valued those family gatherings even more in her retirement.

We will be gathering on October 16^th for a family picnic to Celebrate the Life and Memories of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. (A private burial will be held at a later date).