Regina Rogers-Wright's Obituary
Regina Rogers-Wright was born Regina Rogers on November 16, 1988, to Reggie Rogers Senior and Sheila Ann Rogers in Rochester, Michigan. Regina was the middle of six children: Brittany, Reggie Jr, Amanda, Isaiah, and Jackie Rogers. From an early age, Regina always stood out as not only one of the tallest kids in her class but one of the smartest and funniest as well; with an ability to light up any room that she went into, Regina had a personality that was compared to the great Shaquille O'Neal with a powerful game to match.
During her adolescent years, Regina would spend much time with her mother, Sheila, as the family had moved to Seattle, Washington, to be close to Regina's Grandmother Cora Jean Dorsey and Uncle Chester Dorsey, a standout at the University of Washington. As Regina grew in height, she displayed early on how talented and quick-witted she was. Regina was always one of the most intelligent kids in her classroom, making the honor roll and receiving straight A's in her final year at Dimmit Middle School. She would continue this trend through high school.
At the age of 13, the legend of Regina begins to spread to people wondering who this 6-foot 7th grader was and why she resembled Reggie Rogers so much. As Reggie Rogers Sr watched from afar, allowing Regina to grow into her superstar and offering advice when he thought was needed, Regina Spent time learning from Seattle legends Chester Dorsey and Eddie Miles on ways to improve her ever-evolving game. Her Mother, Sheila, and Stepfather, Edward Winston, would shuffle Regina back and forth to practice and give her the Love and support she would need to enter high school as the superstar athlete and overall good person she would become. Regina won many awards and made not only her parents but also her siblings proud. Reggie Jr and Amanda would often be seen in the crowd cheering their powerful sibling on as she took three or four girls to the hoop, laying it up, screaming, "And 1". People would come from miles away to watch Regina's story unfold.
Regina committed to UCLA as a Senior, but unfortunately, her Grandmother Cora passed away before the end of her Senior year of high school. Though Regina honored her commitment to attending UCLA, she knew that it was time to return to Seattle and help the University of Washington to help her home turn things around. Regina would have to sit for one season but spend the next three as a starter for most of the games except for an injury-ridden junior season where she missed 11 games. However, her Senior season would be her finest, averaging 17 points and 9 rebounds. She would make the All-Pac 12 team and was asked to play by several teams in the WNBA, which included the Seattle Storm, LA Spark, and Indiana Fever, along with several teams from other countries, including Italy and the Philippines.
After careful consideration, Regina decided that she had lived out her dream of being a basketball player and wanted to help others as if she had watched her mother care for children independently. Regina believed it was only fitting that she would do the same. Regina would, from there, go on a journey working in many schools and organizations, working with all youth, making sure that they could come to talk to GG Beans, the nickname she had allowed others to call her. Hence, they felt comfortable being around the superstar. Regina considered herself just a regular person who wanted to make a difference. Regina always wanted people to feel relaxed and confident in themselves. She would do her best to do so.
Along her incredible journey, Regina met her future husband and the Love of her life, Anthony Wright, whom she married in 2017. In Anthony, Regina had found her role as a dawg, not just a lover but a best friend. They would travel together and invite friends over. However, Anthony knew how important it was for Regina to help people. As it became difficult for her to get around, Anthony would drive Regina so that she could continue to impact the community with service and different ventures. Regina would go on to coach at Tacoma Green River College and Auburn Senior High School. Regina always wanted to compete, but her focus was to ensure that the players were learning and had a safe space to go to after school or work. With it becoming more challenging to stand on her feet for long periods, Regina decided to focus more on her family. In 2019, Amanda Rogers brought Zuri James into this world whom Regina would call Zootie Booty, not knowing that Amanda had not only birth to Zuri but the name Auntie Mama, and Regina lived up to that name by doing any and everything that she could to let Zuri know she was loved. In 2024, Regina, after multiple attempts at trying to conceive, Regina and Anthony would finally be blessed with a child on May 13, 2024, Arries Andrea Rogers Wright would be born and, as Regina said, would be the most significant accomplishment in her life. Regina would often talk about how basketball had made her a legend. However, it was Regina's kindness, loyalty, and Love for her fellow man. Regina would take the shirt off her back, offer encouragement and thoughtfulness, know no limits, and forever leave a legacy on the state of Washington.
Regina would transition into the afterlife on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Regina was proceeded in death by Chester Dorsey Sr (Grandfather), Cora Jean Dorsey (Grandmother), Reggie Rogers Sr (Father), Aretha Rogers (Grandmother), Joe Rogers (Grandfather), Chester Dorsey (Uncle)
Regina leaves behind: Arries Rogers Wright (son), Anthony Wright (husband), Sheila Winston (Mother), Edward Winston (Stepfather), Reggie Jr (Brother), Honeylet Rogers (Sister in law), Amanda Rogers (Sister), Zuri James (Neice), Zion Terrion (Nephew) Isiah Smith Rogers (Brother) Eliza Rae Rogers (Neice), Jackie Rogers (Sister), Jackie Roges (Aunt)
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