Wednesday, April 9, 2025 9:58 am

Mary "Ruth" Bridges Rogers, aged 97, of Daytona Beach, FL, formerly of Rutherfordton, passed away March 28, 2025.

Born December 22, 1927, in Shelby, she was the daughter of P. E. and Annie Belle Bridges. She was a wife to Welford L. Rogers and a mother to Jimmy, Johnny, and Carol.

Ruth was a graduate of Mars Hill College, a member of the First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton of which she attended for more than 70 years.

She dedicated her time to genealogical organizations including the Daughters of the Revolution and Colonial Dames. She also enjoyed her many years of active membership in the Rutherfordton Garden Club and Rutherford Hospital Auxiliary.

Ruth was predeceased in death by her husband Welford L. Rogers and her sons James W. And John W. Rogers.

She is survived by her daughter Carol (Dan) Shields, four granddaughters and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was also predeceased by her parents P. E. Bridges and Annie Belle, sisters Louise Bridges, Marilyn Craig, JohnnieRae Bridges, Joyce Garner, brothers Phillip Edward Bridges and M. Scott Bridges.

Visitation was held April 8 at McMahan's Funeral Home followed by her service at the Chapel of McMahan's Funeral Home with Reverend Beth Heffner officiating.

Private interment will take place at the Rutherfordton City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations can be made to the Senior Adult Ministry of First Baptist Church, Rutherfordton, 246 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.