Ellen Jane Rogers (Collins), 68, of Saint Louis, MO passed away on August 17, 2017 suddenly.

Ellen was born in Ironton, MO on November 10, 1948. She graduated from Ursuline Academy in Arcadia, MO and attended Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Ellen was married to George A. Rogers in 1969; they were married nearing 48 years.

Ellen worked in the medical field for the majority of her life including St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kirkwood, MO and Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She loved to visit with everyone and never met a stranger. Whether it was at St. Margaret Mary in Oakville, where she was a parishioner for over 40 years and a Eucharistic Minister, or talking to every employee at any store or gas station. She enjoyed traveling to Carolina Beach and Panama City Beach, shopping and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was much loved and will be sorely missed.

Ellen is survived by her loving husband, George Rogers; Daughters: Tiffany Shea Dodge (Steven), Stacie Taylor (Scott), Stephanie Maher (Jason), and Sarah Rogers; Grandchildren: Jordan, Madison, Jacob, Xmiena, Cohen, Leila and Reese. Her mother Roberta Thompson (Ringo); Brothers and sisters: Diana Koenig (Charles, Sr.), Anne Thomas (Tom), AJ Collins (Kathi), Dennis Collins (Terri), Mary Stricklin (Jim) and Peter Thompson (Karen); Stepsister: Sandy Thompson; Brother-in-laws: David McCoubrie and Rick Rogers (Wanda); many nieces and nephews, other family and friends.

Ellen is preceded in death by her father, Albert J Collins; Stepfather, Wilburn Thompson; her brother Douglas Thompson and stepbrother Donald Thompson (Kathy). Mother and Father-in-law: Wanda Rogers Dunn (Pierce) and Wiley Rogers; Stepfather-in-law: William Dunn; Sister-in-law Gladys McCoubrie and Brother-in-law Manuel Rogers.

Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service for Ellen. It will be held on Saturday, 11/18/17, at 11:00 am at Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in Oakville, MO. The address is Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque 4900 Ringer Road, Saint Louis, MO 63129.