Precious La'Kia Rodgers, 25, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life unexpectedly on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital surrounded by her loving family . The daughter of Marinda B. Patterson-Rodgers and Ray Anthony Rodgers, she was born on Friday, October 11, 1996 at Putnam Community Medical Center, Palatka. She was a 2016 graduate of Palatka High School. Precious was employed by Walmart, Palatka as a team lead for 5 years and was recently employed by Vivint Security as a Smart Home Technology Field Service Professional. She was a faithful member of Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church where she served in the Youth Leaders Ministry, Choir Ministry, S.A.L.T. (Audio-Visual) Ministry, Food Service, Usher Ministry, Women's Ministry, Drama Ministry, and was the official church photographer. She also served as a member of the Tri-County Gospel Chorale. Precious was a former member of the Palatka Police Athletic League (PAL). She enjoyed photography and painting. She was a beautiful soul with a loving spirit and infectious smile.

Precious was preceded in eternal rest by her maternal grandmother, Annie Ruth Patterson; paternal grandmother, Annie Bell Rodgers; paternal grandfather, Simon Rodgers; aunts and uncles, Charles Edward Patterson, Sally Eddins, Geraldine Blue, Annie J. Rayburn, Linda Groom, Earnest Rodgers, Joseph Rodgers, Grady Rodgers, Willie Rodgers, Hubert Rodgers.

She leaves to cherish her memories: devoted mother, Marinda Patterson Rodgers, father, Ray Anthony (Burnetta) Rodgers; 2 brothers, Jeremaine C. Rodgers, Ramel D. Jones, all of Palatka; 2 sisters, Quentella Owens-Stewart, Montgomery, AL; Yashicia L. Patterson, Orlando; great aunt, Carstella Baker, Union Springs, AL; aunts, Mary P. Harris, Martha Jackson, both of Union Springs, AL; uncles, Jerome C. Patterson, Union Springs, AL; Minister Clinton Rayburn, Palatka; godmother, Minister Brenda Lockhart, Palatka; and a host of other relatives and close friends.

Visitation of family and friends will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, September 30 and a Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, October 1, at Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church, Palatka, Rev. Karl N. Flagg, Senior Pastor, is the eulogist. Interment: Oak Hill West Cemetery.