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Edyth Rollins Obituary

ROLLINS Edyth S, 98, passed away on August 29, 2012 at Lexington, KY. Born in Owenton, KY on July 22, 1914, her parents were the late Birda (James) Sidebottom, Lexington and Kenneth (Alma) Greene, Owenton, KY. She was the widow of Carl Prentice Rollins, Sr (married 63 years). Survived by five children: James T. Rollins, Mary Edyth (Julian) Tackett, Carl P. (Brenda) Rollins, II, Kenneth (Teresa) Rollins, Kathy (Aubrey) Wells; and sons-in-law Jack Hillard and Albert Toombs. She was preceded in death by daughters Patsy Ann Hillard and Barbara Jean Toombs and daughter-in-law Lois Theobold Rollins. She had 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Rollins, a member of Southern Hills United Methodist Church, served as president of Triad Homemakers and also belonged to the Midway Women's Club and Woodford County Homemakers. Many thanks are extended to Hospice of the Bluegrass, Dennis Burrows, Southern Hills United Methodist Church and the New Life Circle for their kindness, Hospice of the Bluegrass and to the staff at Lexington Country Place. Visitation from 5-8pm Friday at Milward-Southland. Services will be conducted by Rev. Dennis Burrows at the funeral home at 11:30am Saturday, with burial in the Midway Cemetery. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers and granddaughters as honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass or one's favorite charity. www.milwardfuneral.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Aug. 30, 2012.

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Karen Garrison

September 4, 2012

Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a sweet lady and I always enjoyed talking to her when I was visiting Mother at Country Place. My prayers are with your family.

Rodger & Renee'

September 2, 2012

Rest In Peace Grandma ... please give hugs & kisses to Pat for us ... love you,

Kayne & Nicole Ishmael

August 31, 2012

So sorry to hear about your loss.

Fred and Beverly Creasey

August 31, 2012

Rollins family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tonja Hunter

August 31, 2012

Kathy, you are in our prayers. We are never ready to lose our beloved parents no matter how long they are able to be with us. Love you.

Susan Roe

August 30, 2012

Kathy, All my love and prayers to you and your family. Susan

Scott Epley

August 30, 2012

Kathy, I am sorry to hear of your loss and my prayers go out for you and your family at this time

Lynn Murphy

August 30, 2012

My dear friend, Kathy Wells, and the family. My deepest sympathy to each of you. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carolyn Dragan

August 30, 2012

Rollins Family; You are all in my prayers for peace at this time. Your mom is with the angels now. She had a long great life. I may be able to get to the visitation or service. If not, you will be in my thoughts. Carolyn Dragan

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