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Grace Rollyson Obituary
She was born May 18, 1933, in Belmont, daughter of the late Charles Howard and Grace Robinson Hopkins, and was preceded in death by her hus-band of 40 years Guy M. Rollyson, a sister Madge Bryant, nephew Wes Bryant and great nephew Kevin Bryant.
Mrs. Rollyson was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Stanley and retired from the First Baptist Church child care center. She taught four year old kindergarten for 22 years and retired as Assistant Director. She was affectionately known as "Miss Libby" to all of the children that she taught. Mrs. Rollyson taught mission friends, GA'S, Acteens, and was active in the WMU. She also served on various committees throughout the church.
Survivors include a daughter Amy Lea Hawkins and husband Jeff of Dallas, a son Andrew Rollyson and wife Randie,of Stanley; 2 granddaughters Marti and Dru Rollyson of Stanley, a grandson Jeffery Hawkins of Dallas, a sister Linda H.Smith and husband Rick of Cedartown, Ga, a brother Doug Hopkins and wife Frances of Lincolnton; numerous nieces and nephews and special friend Marigold Summerlin.
Funeral service conducted by the Revs Ron Caulder and Matt Seagle will be held Monday August 24, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Stanley Inter-ment will follow in Hillcrest Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Monday.
Memorials may be made to the W.E.E. c/o First Baptist Church, 409 Old NC 27, Stanley, NC 28164.
Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly is serving the family of Mrs. Rollyson.
Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.com.
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Diana Faust
August 29, 2009
Dear Linda, Rick, and Family
Just a short note to let you know our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you in the loss of your beloved sister, "Libby."
At Berryhill Church you and "Libby" were special friends to Shayne and me. That bond of friendship continues.
Let her children know our thoughts and prayers are with them during this time of grief and loss.
Love and prayers,
Diana
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August 22, 2009
Libby was a classmate at BHS, class of 1951, and also a friend growing up in the same church. I have lost contact with her during all these years but remember her as a sweet and considerate person.
I remember Madge and Doug, but have never had a chance to meet the rest of her family. My sincere sympathy to all of you.
Jean Rumfelt Robinson
Denver, NC
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