| Graduation Year | Class of 1984 |
| Date of Passing | Jun 17, 2012 |
| About | Justina (Gussie) Louise Rogers was born on January 28, 1966. She was raised by her mother Shirley Rogers and fathers Alfred Busi and Richard Rogers Sr. in Malden Mass. Gussie attended Malden High School and then started her career in the medical field as a medical clerk for 9 years. She then devoted her life as wife of 28 years to Patrick (Rick) Shepard and mother of two beautiful children, Shantel Patryce and Faizon Patrick Shepard. Gussie is sitting at the right hand of God telling him about how special her children are and the joy they bring to her life. She is sharing all the exceptional and wonderful accomplishments they have made. Gussie loves her children SO MUCH! They are her heart! She had the most infectious, inclusive laugh. Being around Gussie is like being at a never ending celebration! Gussie enjoyed life and wanted others to enjoy it too. She loved completely. Gussie had many talents; one was her cooking. Watching her cook was like watching art come to life. She made cooking look like fun! She approached it the same way she was with people, with love and care. Gussie also enjoyed the outdoors, she loved to swim, garden, ski, and take her children camping. Survived by her mom, Shirley Ann Rogers and fathers Alfred Busi (passed) and Richard Rogers, Sr., her husband Rick Shepard and children Shantel and Faizon Shepard; her brothers and sisters, Denise Lockett, Richard Rogers, Jr., Nancy Speaks, Douglas Rogers, Ruth Rogers, Phillip Rogers, Shirley Rogers, Francis Rogers, Jeff Rogers, Robert Rogers, Eric Rogers, Christina Cheek and Phyllis Cheek and a multitude of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held in the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule, 144 Salem Street, Malden, MA on Saturday, June 23, 2012 from 2 to 5 PM followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at 5 PM. Interment services will be held privately. |
