Celebrating the life of
Martha D. Rollison
June 27, 1915 - December 17, 2008
Martha Thelma "Rollie" Duffield Rollison
SAVANNAH - Martha Thelma Duffield Rollison, 93, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.
She was born in Tattnall County, Georgia on June 23, 1915, daughter of the late William Remer Duffield and Sudie Rose Holland Duffield. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Troy Rollison, brother, Leon Duffield and sisters, Ella Duffield Smith, Marie Duffield Edwards, and Lorie Duffield Rolison.
Surviving are her children, son and daughter-in-law, J.B. and Mary Janice Rollison of Savannah; daughter, Patricia Ann Rollison Wallace of Savannah; and son and daughter-in-law David Jake and Sara Rollison of Waycross; grandchildren, James Bryant Rollison, Michelle Baldwin, and Danielle Wallace Netzinger, all of Savannah and Aimee Farmer of Waycross; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Rubye Duffield Page and Corrine Duffield Gay of Savannah and Eva Duffield of Waycross; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Sunday, December 21, 2008 between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Services: Monday, December 22, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Active Pallbearers: Luther Baker, Savannah; Jimmy Page, Savannah; Crawford Baker, Beaufort, S.C.; Charles Tyson, Waycross, GA; Ralph Tyson, Waycross, GA; Kermit Rolison, Atlanta.
Honorary Pallbearers: Roy Page, Savannah; Jim Farmer, Waycross, GA; Jessie C. Fordham, Savannah; Joseph Sykes, Savannah; Jerry Gayre, Savannah.
Interment: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers you can make a donation to MEALS ON WHEELS, 3025 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31405, 912-236-0363.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com.
J.B., Mary Janice & Bryant, You are in our thoughts & prayers. Aunt Thelma will always be in our hearts, especially when we play her favorite songs at family gatherings. We will miss playing for her, but we'll continue doing her favorites, 'I'll Fly Away' & 'Will The Circle Be Unbroken'. No matter what song was played, It was always BEAUTIFUL !!! Jerry & Diana Gayre
- Jerry L. Gayre, Pooler, GA
I feel fortunate to have known Thelma and her sisters for all these years and to share in the family stories and enjoy the laughs. I have been blessed to have been in the Duffield family for 54 years.
- Tom Smith, Wilton Manors, FL
Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs. Rollison. We will keep you in our prayers.
- Sue and Allen, Knoxville, TN
David, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of grief. With Sympathy,
- Ken, Jeris, Emma, & Jake Tyre, Blackshear, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of your loved one. May God comfort and bless you during this time of sorrow.
- Roger Johnson & Mike Pelletier, Waycross, GA
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We hope that the wonderful memories you have of your mother can help sustain you during this difficut time. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you during this holiday season.
- Carol and Henry Clarke, Waycross, GA
David and Sara - Losing a mother is always a huge loss, no matter her age. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love you both.
- Regina Morgan, Waycross, GA
I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing, David. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Clayton Doherty, Savannah, GA
J.B., Mary Janice, & Bryant, My sympathy to you and your extended family. You have been a wonderful example of love, devotion and caregiving to both of your Mothers. You gave them great dignity and respect with many years of care in your home. Love and Prayers on your behalf.
- Debbie Sellers Whitfield, Savannah, GA
JB, you have been unwaivering in your love and devotion to your mother and her care for many years. As a mother, I can tell you that there is no greater gift a child can give a parent than exactly what you have done so unselfishly. Mary Janice, Mrs. Rollison could have had no better daughter-in-law. You, too, cared for her in ways true children often don't and you did it out of love, asking nothing in return. I know God has a special place for you! Bryant. I know you loved your Grandma so very much with your innocent heart. I can tell you that she loved you just that much, too. I'm positive that God and His Angels have made Grandma feel right at home! And what a home it must be! My thoughts and prayers are with you, as always. I love you! Janiece
- Janiece Gunnells, Midway, GA
David & Sara , we are so sorry about your mom.Just know you are in our prayers.Love you Martha & Robert
- Martha & Robert Everett, Waycross, GA
David, Though anticipated, we know this is still difficult to face. We love you and Sara and are thinking of you both as you deal with the loss of your mother. Tim & Beth
- Tim & Beth Thrift, Waycross, GA
J.B., Mary Janice & Bryant, You are in our thoughts & prayers. Aunt Thelma will always be in our hearts, especially when we play her favorite songs at family gatherings. We will miss playing for her, but we'll continue doing her favorites, 'I'll Fly Away' & 'Will The Circle Be Unbroken'. No matter what song was played, It was always BEAUTIFUL !!! Jerry & Diana Gayre
- Jerry L. Gayre, Pooler, GA
I feel fortunate to have known Thelma and her sisters for all these years and to share in the family stories and enjoy the laughs. I have been blessed to have been in the Duffield family for 54 years.
- Tom Smith, Wilton Manors, FL
Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs. Rollison. We will keep you in our prayers.
- Sue and Allen, Knoxville, TN
David, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of grief. With Sympathy,
- Ken, Jeris, Emma, & Jake Tyre, Blackshear, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of your loved one. May God comfort and bless you during this time of sorrow.
- Roger Johnson & Mike Pelletier, Waycross, GA
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We hope that the wonderful memories you have of your mother can help sustain you during this difficut time. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you during this holiday season.
- Carol and Henry Clarke, Waycross, GA
David and Sara - Losing a mother is always a huge loss, no matter her age. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love you both.
- Regina Morgan, Waycross, GA
I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing, David. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Clayton Doherty, Savannah, GA
J.B., Mary Janice, & Bryant, My sympathy to you and your extended family. You have been a wonderful example of love, devotion and caregiving to both of your Mothers. You gave them great dignity and respect with many years of care in your home. Love and Prayers on your behalf.
- Debbie Sellers Whitfield, Savannah, GA
JB, you have been unwaivering in your love and devotion to your mother and her care for many years. As a mother, I can tell you that there is no greater gift a child can give a parent than exactly what you have done so unselfishly. Mary Janice, Mrs. Rollison could have had no better daughter-in-law. You, too, cared for her in ways true children often don't and you did it out of love, asking nothing in return. I know God has a special place for you! Bryant. I know you loved your Grandma so very much with your innocent heart. I can tell you that she loved you just that much, too. I'm positive that God and His Angels have made Grandma feel right at home! And what a home it must be! My thoughts and prayers are with you, as always. I love you! Janiece
- Janiece Gunnells, Midway, GA
David & Sara , we are so sorry about your mom.Just know you are in our prayers.Love you Martha & Robert
- Martha & Robert Everett, Waycross, GA
David, Though anticipated, we know this is still difficult to face. We love you and Sara and are thinking of you both as you deal with the loss of your mother. Tim & Beth
- Tim & Beth Thrift, Waycross, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
