Racine, WI – Wilma F. (nee: Cobb) Rogers, born March 8, 1936 in Ecru, Mississippi, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at the age of 84.  Wilma moved to Racine, Wisconsin as a young child.  She graduated from William Horlick High School where she was the first African American to be appointed to the homecoming court and a member of several school organizations.

Wilma accepted Christ at a young age and was a faithful member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.  Over the years, she served the Lord tirelessly in the Sunday School, Usher Board, Women's Fellowship, Deaconess and Kitchen Committee.  She was united in holy matrimony with Claude Rogers on January 19, 1957.  They were blessed with two children: Randy and Sandra.   As an advocate for equal rights, Wilma was the first African American employee at First National Bank where she was affectionately known as Wilma from the Bank.  She retired from Chase Bank as an Executive Assistant in 2006 after over 40 years of dedicated service.  Wilma was active in her community volunteering at the Racine County Food Bank, YWCA, and as an election worker.  She was a member of the Racine Garden Club, Southside Senior Knitting & Quilting Club and NAACP.  In her leisure time she enjoyed baking, washing dishes, gardening, sewing, and spending time with her sisters.

She leaves to cherish sweet memories: son, Randy (Robbin) Rogers; daughter, Sandra (Chuck Moss) Rogers; sisters, Betty Thomas, Beverly Hicks and Janet Mitchell; brothers, Paul Cobb and Gary (Octavia Elaine) Cobb; sisters-in-law, Daisy Williams, Gloria Rogers, Wilma D. Rogers, Wanda Cobb and Nola Starling-Cobb; brother-in-law, Leslie (Patricia) Rogers; grandson, Jeremy Boykin; three great-granddaughters; a host of nieces, nephews and other dear relatives and friends. Wilma was proceeded in death by her parents, Troy and Mozell Cobb; brothers, O.C., Ronald and Troy Cobb Jr. and sisters, Dorothy and Vicki Cobb. Special thanks to her caregivers Joe Ann and Vicki who made it possible for Wilma to spend her final days in her home.

The Celebration of Wilma's life will be held on Monday, October 12 ^th , 11am in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Road, Racine, WI with Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby officiating.  Visitation will be held in the Chapel from 10:00am until the time of service.    Entombment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations can be made in memory of Wilma to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (lbda.org).

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In accordance with Racine County mandate, only 50 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time.  You may be required to wait outside until others leave the building.  For the safety and security of our guests we also require those in attendance to wear a face covering.  We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.

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