Mary Lorraine Rogers, affectionately known as "Lorraine", 82 of Chaptico, MD peacefully departed this earthly life to enter the pearly gates of heaven on January 11, 2013 while surrounded by family. Lorraine was born on March 09, 1930 in Bushwood, MD to the late Phillip and Catherine Tyer.

In 1963 Lorraine was married to the late Francis "Billy" Rogers.

Lorraine leaves a wealth of love from her children, Harold Bowman (Hazel), John Tyer Sr. (Phyllis), Lawrence Tyer Sr., twins Francis Rogers Jr. (Angela) & Shirlene Rogers and Carla Morgan (Kirk). Lorraine's memories will be cherished by her 16 grandchildren Tony, Ronnie, David, Katura, Carzette, Anthony, John, Jr., Andre, Lawrence, Jr., KaLisha, Krystal, Kirk, Jr., DeShane, Demetrius, KaLa, and Angelique and 21 great-grandchildren.

Lorraine is also survived by her siblings, Ernest Armstrong (Emily), Geraldine Brown, Josephine Armstrong (William), DeSales Tyer (Patricia), Aloysius Tyer (Grace) Amanda Clyburn (James) and Mary Virginia Maddox. Lorraine also leaves to cherish her memories her many nieces, nephews and special nieces: Carolyn, Marion, Angela and Shelia along with her special friends: Agnes, Josephine "Pinks", Teresa "Tee", Virginia, Molly and a special relative Angela Barnes, three god children Daniel, Joyce, John and many others too numerous to name. She was preceded in death by her brothers Joseph Sr., Charles Sr. ,Francis (Frank) and nieces Marie Maddox, Wanda Randleson and nephews Terry Clyburn, Joseph Armstrong, Preston Tyer and Richard Tyer.

Over the years, Mary Lorraine has worked for several well-known families in the 7th District and Leonardtown areas. She spent over 25years working for several Priests at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a dedicated parishioner, working the Bingos, Festivals, and fall and summer dinners. She was also a dedicated member of The Ladies Auxiliary of St. John's with over 36 years of service. Lorraine has never shied away from saying how proud she was of her family and their accomplishments. She enjoyed telling the story of how she met the Bishop and had a picture taken with him, where it was later published in the Catholic Journal. She also enjoyed reminiscing about her 75th birthday party. She stated that "her party was the best ever in Bushwood".

In Lorraine's younger years, she loved to spend time and hang out with her close girlfriends. She was a big fan of sports especially the Georgetown Hoyas basketball team. Lorraine enjoyed watching her children participate in various sports. Lorraine also enjoyed watching game shows especially the Wheel of Fortune and the Price Is Right, shopping, playing bingo, playing cards and listening to music. But her favorite pastime was lying in bed at night and conversing with her close friends and family before going to bed. Lorraine had a way of bringing people together, whether it was a family gathering or family and friends just stopping by all the way up to her last days.

Family will receive friends for Lorraine's Life Celebration on Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Reverend Francis Early, pastor of the church as the celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.