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KATHY D. ROLLINS
Kathy D. Rollins, age 66, of Whitwell, Tennessee, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 14, 2025. Born on June 29, 1959, Kathy was the beloved daughter of parents, Richard Alder, Earl Alder and Emma Jane Hookey. She was united in marriage to Roger Rollins, with whom she shared many years of love and companionship until his passing. A devoted housewife, Kathy dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a warm, welcoming home. Kathy was a faithful Christian woman whose love for angels reflected her gentle spirit and unwavering faith. She cherished time spent with her family and found joy in the simple moments together. Her kindness, devotion, and love will be remembered by all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and family that will continue to inspire those blessed to have shared in her life.
Kathy is preceded in death by her fathers, Richard Alder, Earl Alder; mother, Emma Jane Hookey; husband, Roger Rollins; grandson, Zackary Johnson; brother, Terry Lee Alder, Sr., nephews, Timothy Matthew Shirley, Big Lee Alder; niece, McKenna Rayne Shirley.
Left to cherish her memories are her friend, Mark Vineyard; daughters, Jennifer Adams (Perry Ford), Heather (Ben) Webb, Stephanie (Christopher) Bowman, Crystal (Mark) Johnson; brother, Steven (Angela) Harris; sister, Georgia Shirley; grandchildren, Kimberlee, Braxton, Bailey and Owen Johnson, Chelsea, Benjiman, and Ethan Neal, Analyn, Chance, and Asher Webb; nephews, Michael (Amber) Shirley and Steven (Aliyah) Harris, Logan and Anthony Bowman; other family members and friends.
There will be a memorial at a later date.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.
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