Mary V. Rollison
December 01, 2012
Mary Virginia (Craddock) Rollison, 83, passed away December 1, 2012. A life-long resident of Des Moines, Mary was born to Edwin and Edna May Craddock January 2, 1929. She attended North High School, graduating in 1947. She married William (Bill) Rollison in 1950, and was happily married for almost 50 years prior to his death.
Mary served the Woodland-Willkie Neighborhood for 46 years, starting in 1945 at Willkie House and serving in various capacities there until finishing at Woodland-Willkie Site Office. She retired in 1991, but continued to serve the neighborhood as a volunteer.
Mary was involved in Burns United Methodist for 78 yrs, actively serving in many leadership roles within the church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She enjoyed participating in the lives of her family and doing whatever she could for others.
She is survived by her children, son Bill (Sandy) Rollison of Leawood, Kansas, daughter Karen Rollison of Des Moines, and daughter Rochelle (Jerome) Rowan of Naperville, Illinois; five grandchildren, Jason (Lisa) Rollison, Alicia Rollison, Brooke Rollison, Kelvin Rowan, and Geoffrey Rowan; three great-grandchildren, James Rollison, Olivia Rollison, and Josie Davis; her sister, Thelma Reeves of Rocky Mount, Virginia; and loving nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Rollison, Sr; her sister, Edna Sue Collins; and her brothers, John Robert Craddock and Edwin (Nate) Craddock.
A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Friday, December 7, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, December 8, 2012, at Burns United Methodist Church, 1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Burns United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Diane Stewart
12/10/2012
Bill, Sandy & family: So sorry to hear about your mother. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Ira Santoso
12/07/2012
My heart aches for you. Ill be thinking and praying for you and your family.
Brenda Eldridge
12/07/2012
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
Charlotte & Ananias
12/06/2012
Rochelle, Jerome & Family; We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We are with you & your family during this difficult time. Rest assured that Mrs. Rollison in resting a better place. You all are in our prayers.
Joyce L. Kirksey
12/06/2012
Bill, Karen, Rochelle & Family - God knows your heartache and shares your grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kimberly Wolfe
12/06/2012
Karen & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Blessings to all.
Patricia Jaynes
12/06/2012
Dear Billy, Sandy, Karen, Shelley, Jerome, & Family -
Your mother was a rare jewel that sparkled brightly in the world. It was a privilege for all of us to have been able to spend time with her. I loved her very much and send my sincere condolences. I am keeping all of you in my prayers.
Pat (Leslie's, Reesie's, & Chrissy's Mom)
Dianna Wiegert
12/06/2012
Karen & Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers for the days, weeks, and months to come. May you find peace in sharing your memories with family and friends. God Bless You. Dianna Wiegert
Peggy (Marlow) Epstein
12/06/2012
Dear Karen & Family,
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May you find comfort in each other and good memories.
Peggy (Marlow) Epstein
North High Class of 1976
Yvor Stoakley
12/05/2012
Dear Jerome, Rochelle & Family:
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother, Mary Rollison. Xcylur brought her passing to my attention. As a life-long Iowa resident she reminds me of the years I spent there as a student at Grinnell College and working in Marshalltown and Dubuque. I also had a brief internship in Des Moines at the state capital. I will remember your mother in my prayers.
Karl Butler
12/05/2012
My heart and prayers are with you .May god protect and guide you .Bill .Karen ,Rochelle I love you....Karl Butler
Diane Rowan
12/05/2012
To the family, my God continue to bless and be with you as you journey through these difficult times. Love you all...Diane Rowan
Brenda Thorbs-Weber
12/04/2012
To Soror Karen and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God is your refuge and strength.
Marian Martin
12/04/2012
My heartfelt sympathy to the family (from a Posey descendant). My prayers are with you at this time of grief.
Marian Martin
MikeRowan Sr..
12/04/2012
My condolences to you and your family.Your Mom was so special to me and my family.I thank her so much for raising such beautiful children..luv you guys!