Mary Inell Braden Rogers, age 88 of Hondo, passed away January 20, 2020.

Born in Hondo, August 14, 1931, she was the daughter of G.O. and Winnie Braden. Inell attended Hondo High School graduating in 1948 and going on to begin her 40-plus year career at Chapman Grain, Inc. Inell married the love of her life, Jimmy Rogers, on January 17, 1950 and they began a wonderful life together in Hondo, Texas. They were blessed with three daughters Susie, Sandy and Joanie.

Inell was a devout Catholic and a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Hondo, where all three daughters attended school. Inell was a founding member of St. John's Historical Association and also a member of the Altar Society, Bereavement Committee and the Choir where she embraced her love of singing.

Inell also loved to read and frequented the Hondo Public Library. She was well known for her amazing cooking and baking which was enjoyed over the years by her family, friends and the community. Inell was a sports fan and was always ready to cheer on the Hondo Owls or Texas Aggies.

She supported her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren in all activities they were involved in. Most of her spare time was spent gardening in her yard. She loved plants and flowers and loved to watch the birds come to her many feeders in the yard. Inell was also an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed crafts of all kinds.

Inell is preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband of 62 years, Jimmy Rogers; sisters, Dorothy Shaw and Barbara Kocurek; brother, Gordon Braden; sister-in-law, Nancy Braden; brothers-in- law, Ronald Shaw, Tommy Jungman and Louis Kocurek; and son-in-law, Royce Hartmann.

She is survived by her daughters, Susie Hartmann (Thomas Tompkins), Sandra Ross (Bob) and Joanie Medina (Johnny); grandchildren, Melissa Lutz (Jake), Todd Hartmann (Kelli), Bailey Ross (Rebekah), Justin Ross, Colby Medina and Chloe Medina; and great-grandchildren; Megan Hartmann, Royce Lutz, Gatlynn Lutz and Avery Ross. She is also survived by her sister, Georgia Hartmann (Steve); aunts, Anna Lee Rucker, Mona Wilson and Mary Emma Heligman; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 24th, at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and service at 10:00 a.m., all at St. John's Catholic Church in Hondo. Interment will follow at the Hondo Cemetery, Oakwood section.