Celebrating the life of
Mary E. Roughen
Passed away on June 15, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Roughen died Wednesday, June 15, 2016 in Bremerton, Washington after a short illness. Mary was born in Savannah on October 20, 1938, daughter of Patrick H. Roughen and Margaret Blanche Roughen. She attended Saint Vincent’s Academy and then began a long career in the United States Civil Service with postings ranging from Savannah to Korea. In 1975, as one of the last Americans in Vietnam, she assisted the military staff in coordinating the final stages of the evacuation of Saigon. After retiring in 1994, Mary settled in the Bremerton area and became a well-loved member of her neighborhood. Above all Mary will be remembered for the love and affection she showered on her extended family and friends and as the devoted aunt to her many nieces and grandnieces, nephews and grandnephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Patrick Francis Roughen (Frankie) and sisters Sarah Roughen Williams and Theresa Blanche Roughen. Surviving are two siblings, Col Albert H. Roughen of Savannah and Carolyn Roughen Moye of Ridgeland.
A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Islands Chapel with the Vigil and Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m.
The Memorial Mass will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.
Interment will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to her friends in Bremerton and the staff of Stafford Health Care for the exemplary care given to Ms. Roughen.
Remembrances may be made to the Saint Vincent’s Annual Fund Drive, 207 East Liberty Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com.
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Kelly , Pooler, GA
Mary was much more than just a passenger to me and to the rest of the drivers at Kitsap Transit; she had become part of our family. A dear, sweet, unassuming woman, she had an inner strength that few of us possess. We were blessed to have known her. She shared our day to day joys and our sorrows. She always provided a sympathetic ear and wonderful, warm advice. From the encouragements she gave us to the snacks she often shared with the drivers, she embodied the idea of small acts of kindness. Mary touched our lives in many ways. We had grown to love her and will miss her very much. We will always hold her close in our hearts.
- Charlie Ely, Bremerton, Washington
I worked with Mary at Southern Bell . She was always pleasant and upbeat. I enjoyed working with her. May God comfort you in your loss.
- June holt, Glennville, Ga
As a bus driver from Bremerton, a day was not complete without Mary riding #25 and hearing the stories of her life. Granted I heard the same stories over and over I never grew tired of hearing them. I wish someone would have recorded these stories for her family to hear. She loved you all dearly and it was my pleasure to see her so often
- alice drake, bremerton, wa
Mary was a joy to be around. I operated a transit bus and got to know her as a regular passenger for several years. She was always upbeat and busy, and always happy to share stories about her family and upbringing in Georgia. She will be greatly missed by many in our area, she was loved by all who knew her.
- Mark and Connie Dawson, Silverdale, Wa
I was so sorry to learn of Mary's passing. She and I were such good friends at SVA and in the neighborhood. My heart goes out to the family. A great loss.
- Catherine Shippy, Marietta, GA
To All of the Roughen family and the extended family, please accept my deepest sympathies on behalf of all of the White family (Family of Mary Lales White) for the passing of Aunt Mary. I was deeply saddened when I read the news. She was my Godmother and I have fond memories of her and what she did in Korea. She always sent me the most wonderful gifts for my birthday and Christmas when I was younger. I still have them all today and they serve as reminders of her and my big extended family. All of the family are in my prayers during this sad time in our lives.
- Marsha White Free, Duluth, Ga
My sincere condolences to the Roughen Family on the passing of your dear loved one. May Jehovah God, the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28(to resurrect those who have been asleep in death). May fond memories of Mary Elizabeth linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry, Lawrenceville, GA
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Kelly , Pooler, GA
Mary was much more than just a passenger to me and to the rest of the drivers at Kitsap Transit; she had become part of our family. A dear, sweet, unassuming woman, she had an inner strength that few of us possess. We were blessed to have known her. She shared our day to day joys and our sorrows. She always provided a sympathetic ear and wonderful, warm advice. From the encouragements she gave us to the snacks she often shared with the drivers, she embodied the idea of small acts of kindness. Mary touched our lives in many ways. We had grown to love her and will miss her very much. We will always hold her close in our hearts.
- Charlie Ely, Bremerton, Washington
I worked with Mary at Southern Bell . She was always pleasant and upbeat. I enjoyed working with her. May God comfort you in your loss.
- June holt, Glennville, Ga
As a bus driver from Bremerton, a day was not complete without Mary riding #25 and hearing the stories of her life. Granted I heard the same stories over and over I never grew tired of hearing them. I wish someone would have recorded these stories for her family to hear. She loved you all dearly and it was my pleasure to see her so often
- alice drake, bremerton, wa
Mary was a joy to be around. I operated a transit bus and got to know her as a regular passenger for several years. She was always upbeat and busy, and always happy to share stories about her family and upbringing in Georgia. She will be greatly missed by many in our area, she was loved by all who knew her.
- Mark and Connie Dawson, Silverdale, Wa
I was so sorry to learn of Mary's passing. She and I were such good friends at SVA and in the neighborhood. My heart goes out to the family. A great loss.
- Catherine Shippy, Marietta, GA
To All of the Roughen family and the extended family, please accept my deepest sympathies on behalf of all of the White family (Family of Mary Lales White) for the passing of Aunt Mary. I was deeply saddened when I read the news. She was my Godmother and I have fond memories of her and what she did in Korea. She always sent me the most wonderful gifts for my birthday and Christmas when I was younger. I still have them all today and they serve as reminders of her and my big extended family. All of the family are in my prayers during this sad time in our lives.
- Marsha White Free, Duluth, Ga
My sincere condolences to the Roughen Family on the passing of your dear loved one. May Jehovah God, the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28(to resurrect those who have been asleep in death). May fond memories of Mary Elizabeth linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry, Lawrenceville, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
