Aletha Rodgers Obituary in Memphis at R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home

Obituary For Aletha Rodgers

Aletha Rodgers, born to Luvenia Rodgers Moore in Memphis Tennessee, October 26, 1952. Aletha attended Hamilton High School and later started a career with Cleo Wrap. She worked over 30 years, being an active union member and shop steward for most her tenure there. Once retired, she began management roles at Rite Aid and CVS pharmacies during her latter work history.

Aletha has been a life-long member of Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C, under the leadership of Bishop W.A. Patterson and Elder Charles E. Jackson Jr. She also became a member of Bountiful Blessings Temple of Deliverance under the most capable leadership of Bishop G.E. Patterson and then, Bishop Milton R. Hawkins, before returning to Holy Temple, the last few years of her life. She remained at Holy Temple until her health failed and she could not attend.

Aletha was the oldest sister and took on the role of ‘big aunt’ to most of her younger cousins. Being a kind heart and loving spirit, she always made herself available to whomever needed her advice or her voice of reason. She was such a great mom and a good friend to so many. Her presence will forever be missed…

She leaves to cherish her memory, a loving mother, Luvenia Rodgers Moore: two children, Toria Lashun (Curtis) and Julian Lamont (Tamara): her only sister, Aubrey Jean Rodgers, who assisted with her care until her transition. Also, two grandsons, Carrington Warren and Jacobe Rodgers, two granddaughters, Brentale Price and Shantavia Wilson, all of Memphis. In her lifetime, she was gifted with a few ‘special god children’ she treated like her very own and a host of cousins, young and old to keep her legacy alive.

The family has scheduled a viewing from 9:00 until 9:55 a.m. with service of celebration to follow 10 a.m. on Saturday June 15, 2024 at R. S. Lewis Funeral Home 3651 Austin Peay Hwy.

Interment will follow in New Park Cemetery 4536 Horn Lake Rd, Memphis, TN 38109

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Singing our praises to the father above with the youth choir at Holey Temple church and part of the purity class. God directs our steps and many years later our path cross again at the Cleo Wrap . (From: Lillie Thurmond Wilborn)

Singing with the youth choir and member of the purity class at Holy Temple church. Years later our path crossed at the Cleo Wrap plant. So sorry for your loss. (FROM: THE CLEO WRAP FAMOLY)

Comfort prayers strength to the family...condolences to the life love fellowship memory of Aletha...a sister in the Lord...so many great memories worship at Holy Temple and TOD COGIC...
Stanley Patton (Judah Stanley Gore) NYC

To my beloved friend, may your memories bring strength for the day ,comfort for tears ,peace and joy for light in the dark way in every moment every memory from time to eternity love never dies it brings us together again and again L.Ayers

Without a doubt, I will miss Aletha's sense of humor, bravery, and insight. I pray, family, that God will comfort you as only HE can.

Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. So sorry for your loss. We the family of the Dandridge/Shorter Family love you and thinking of you at this time.

Sending my prayers and condolences to the family.. From Faith Jones Family, Memphis,TN.....

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