Carol L. Rogers, 82, passed away on October 25, 2026. She was a distinguished communications executive and a Professor at Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland. She retired in 2014 and became the first Professor of the Practice Emerita in Merril College history. She was born June 10, 1944, to Milton Rogers and Elsie Morgan Rogers, growing up in both Mathews and Gloucester, VA. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Tusculum College, her master’s degree from George Washington University and her Doctorate from the University of Maryland. She served on many professional boards and committees for public understanding of Science & Technology.

She was an active member of the National Press Club, the Woman’s National Democratic Club and the prestigious Cosmos Club. She was a Life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary #9808 and a member of the Cleveland Park Congregational Church of Christ in Washington, DC. When in Virginia, she faithfully attended her family’s home church, Mathews Chapel UMC, where she joyfully sang in the choir.

Carol is survived by her loving sister, Kimberly Walker Boehme, great niece Roanin Leigh, great nephews Phoenix Leigh and Caden Henshaw. They were blessed to have her stay with them during her 2-year battle with cancer. She is also survived by stepson Kevin Quigley (Cami), grandchildren Meghan Quigley, Thomas Quigley and Katie Quigley, nephews Jonny Rogers (Hillary Rogers) , Danny Rogers (Miriam Boer), Matthew Leigh (Ashley Bruce), Stephen Leigh (Veronica Leigh), and nieces Megan Leigh (Daniel Murphy) and Beth Rogers. She was blessed to have many extended family members and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Quigley, her mother Elsie Morgan Walker and father Milton Rogers.

There will be a visitation at Andrews Funeral Home November 6, from 6 – 7:30 PM, A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, November 7th at 11a.m. at Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church. There will be a reception after the proceedings. In lieu of flowers you may make donations to the National Cancer Institute https://American Cancer Society.co-pilot