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Essie Roland Obituary
Mrs. Roland, widow of Robert Lewis Roland passed away on Tuesday, January 02, 2007. Born in Lexington, SC, she was the daughter of the late Drayton Crosson and Bela Snelgrove Hallman. She was an area resident since 1936 and a member of Pineview Baptist Church. She retired from Loxscreen after many years of service.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Kent and Martha Roland of West Columbia; sister, Patricia “Pat” McKissick of Florence; two grandchildren Amari Paulovic and husband, Gideon of West Columbia; Jason Roland and wife, Dawn of Lexington; six great grandchildren. Mrs. Roland was preceded in death by four sisters Bertha Mae Rawl, Louise H. Roland, Mary Alberta Hallman, Annie Pearl Hallman; and three brothers, Haskell Hallman, James “Jim” Hallman, and Ed Hallman.
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Rodney and Monica Warren
January 4, 2007
Aunt Essie will always and forever hold a special place in our hearts.
We will keep in close rememberance all the wonderful times we shared together in years past.
We will pray for all the family, far and near, during our time of mourning.
With our deepest sympathy,
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January 2, 2007
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