Marlene C. Rollins

Marlene Rollins was born on May 8, 1932 in Old Hickory, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James C. Rollins “Jim”; her father, Thomas Carter; and her mother, Margaret Carter.

Marlene is survived by her son, James M. Rollins; grandchildren Stephanie Burgess, Houston Burgess, James Garrett Rollins, and Ashley Rollins; brothers, Baxter Rollins and Ritchie Jodway (Russ); great grandchildren James E. Rollins and James D. Rollins. Marlene also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.

Marlene began her career and worked with Corron and Black for more than forty years where she retired. While working downtown at the L & C tower, she met her best friend and lifelong companion, Ms. Betty Kimbro. They shared life to the fullest with phone calls every day just to talk.They truly loved each other for over sixty-seven years.

Marlene met her husband, Jim, at Madison Bowl and entered into a life of bowling, as a participant and always helping Jim to get his bowling meetings together.

Marlene was feverish fan of the University of Tennessee Vols and the Tennessee Titans. She read all the articles she could find to keep up-to-date with college and professional football. Every Saturday in the fall season, she would show off her many UT shirts.

Marlene always looked forward to Sunday mornings as we all went to church to sing praises and learn more about God’s Word. Often, her parents and Mitch would travel out of town to hear speakers and worship.

Reading and writing was one of her favorite pastimes. Loving to read along with writing several letters to the editor at the Tennessean, hoping to be awarded the 3star mail of the day. She received The Tennessean every year for more than twenty years.

Animals were her soft spot. From puppies to deer, she would protect and worry about animals that needed help. She loved sitting on the back porch with Jim feeding and watching all the wild life.

Mrs. Rollins lived a full and active life up until her recent illness. She now rests in heaven with Jesus, the angles and her soul mate, Jim.

There will be a Gathering of Family & Friends for Marlene on Thursday, April 3, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Hermitage Funeral Home. There will also be a Gathering of Family & Friends on Friday, April 4, from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:00 PM in the Tulip Grove Chapel at the funeral home. Following the service, Marlene will be laid to rest in the Garden of Memories Mausoleum I. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Rollins family at www.HermitageFH.com.