Shirley Rodgers

Shirley Ruth Rodgers, née Henry, of Quakertown died Friday, Nov. 14th at St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital following a short illness. She was born in Quakertown on Nov. 12, 1926 to the late Estella Smith Henry and Augustus Henry. At the time of her passing, Shirley had just celebrated her 88th birthday. She was the wife of the late Howard B. Rodgers, Jr. With Howard's passing in Dec. 2012, they ended a union of 69 years. Shirley married Howard in Lawton, Oklahoma in 1943 during America's entry into WWII. Proud of her home, her family, Shirley enjoyed her gardens and flower beds, baking and entertaining and time with friends and neighbors. She always saw to the needs of her family putting their concerns before her own. Shirley was blessed with loving, caring friends and neighbors. She was an extraordinary, nurturing mother and doting grandmother. She is survived by her two children, Carol Rodgers Berlanti of Ocean Ridge, FL and son, Barton Jay Rodgers of Quakertown; four grandchildren, Merryl Berlanti Auman, Todd Berlanti, Justin Rodgers, and Jaime Rodgers Sumpolec. Shirley was especially delighted by her eight great grandchildren, Andrew, Ava, Abigail, Ayden, Sophia, Olivia, Dominic and Isabella. Services are private. Prayers and warm remembrances will be appreciated.