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
Karen Thuente (the other Karen)
12/03/2012
I am sorry for your loss, Karen. I never knew your mother personally, but having known you for several years and heard about your relationship with her, I know she was special. I am sure she was proud of you and honored by all you did. What mother wouldn't be?
Jackie Clark Strang
12/03/2012
Very sorry to hear of her passing, She will be missed. Peace be with all her family and friends. She will always be with you.
Barbara Woods
12/03/2012
This is a difficult time. I encourage you to cherish the memories. My prayers are with you.
Nephew Marvin
12/02/2012
Words have little meaning as compared to the Love you have demonstrated to our family. I will remember your smile and how you always encouraged me to be the best! Rest now, you are at home, you are at peace with our Lord. I will see you again... nephew marvin