Kathy D. Rollins, 66 of Whitwell was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 14. 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 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 with in her life.
Kathy is preceded in death by her fathers Richard Alder and Earl Alder, mother Emma Jane Hookey, husband Roger Rollins, grandson Zackary Johnson, brother Terry Lee Alder Sr., nephews Timothy Matthew Shirley and Big Lee Alder, as well as 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 and 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, as well as 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.
The Marion Tribune – November 20, 2025