Dolores Grail Rodgers' Obituary
Dolores Grail Rodgers, 85, of Lansdowne, VA passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014.
Grail was born on Friday, March 22, 1929, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was a daughter of the late Earl James Lightner and the late Anne McGrail Lightner.
Grail was devoted to church and family. She also loved to play the piano, read poetry and watch classic films. She worked professionally as a credit analyst for JC Penney’s in Pittsburgh, PA.
Grail leaves her family to cherish her memory including her husband of 63 years, Richard J. Rodgers, Jr., three daughters, Christina Rodgers Kennedy of Pittsburgh, PA, Ann and Kevin Horgan of Leesburg, VA and Dolores and Marc Doggett of Ashburn, VA. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Streno of Pittsburgh, PA, eight grandchildren (Kerry Horgan Vary, Joseph Horgan, Merisa Horgan, Richard Doggett, Emilie Doggett, Dylan Doggett, Daniel Doggett and Robert Kennedy) and 1 great grandchild (Robert Kennedy).
A Funeral service will be at 12:00 PM on Thursday at St. Theresa Catholic Church located at 21371 St. Theresa Lane Ashburn, Virginia 20147. The family will receive friends for visitation prior to the services from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon on Thursday, November 20, 2014.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Theresa Catholic Church, 21371 St. Theresa Lane Ashburn, Virginia 20147.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com
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