Effie Marie Rodgers

July 25, 1935 – Feb. 12, 2022

Effie Marie Rodgers, 86, Russellville, Ind., passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2022.

She was born on July 25, 1935 in Center Point, Ind. to the late William and Okla (Moss) Young.

She married James A. Rodgers on Sept. 21, 1957 in Crawfordsville, Ind. She was a 1953 graduate of Ashbors High School. She was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed taking special care of her family.

Survivors include her son, James R. Rodgers; two grandchildren, Nick Gentry and Rochelle Gentry; one great-granddaughter, Madeline Gentry; sister, Rosemary Mitchell; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Rodgers; her daughters, Catherine Sue Rodgers and Julie M. Woods; and three brothers, Charles, John and William Jr. Young.

A graveside service is scheduled at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 at Hebron Cemetery in Russellville, Ind. Pastor Rodney Coffman will be officiating. A light luncheon will be served at the Russellville Community Center for close friends and family following the graveside service. You are invited to visit www.machledtservies.com where you may leave an online condolence for the family. Machledt & Servies Funeral Home has been entrusted with her funeral arrangements.