Bessie Rolin

June 23, 2016

Mrs. Bessie Rolin, 91, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016, in Atmore.

Mrs. Rolin was a native of McCurtain, Oklahoma and a resident of Atmore for the past 74 years. She worked at Head Start, Jerrald’s, Escambia County Public Schools, and Wind Creek Casino. She is of the Baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene “Buster” Rolin; and one grandchild, Bradley Rolin.

She is survived by her eleven sons, Donnie (Dianne) Rolin of Poarch, Ernest (Tina) Rolin of Poarch, Harvey Rolin of Poarch, Roy Rolin of Poarch, Walter (Anita) Rolin of McCullough, Kenneth Wayne “Radio” Rolin of Poarch, Anthony Dale Rolin of Century, Deno (Necole) Rolin of Poarch, Johnny Mack (Ashley) Rolin of Poarch, Shawn Allen (Stephanie) Rolin of Poarch and Aubrey Eugene “Tinker” (Natasha) Rolin of Poarch; three daughters, Peggy (Harold) Couch of Poarch, Virginia “Bell” (Alton) Godwin of Poarch and Autonya (Wesley) Jordan of Poarch; 37 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 23, 2016, at the McCullough Christian Center with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.

Burial was at the Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.

Pallbearers were James Kevin Andrews, Douglas “Spat” Daughtry, Phillip Martin, Keith Martin, Arthur Mothershed and Jerry “Buck” Sells.

Honorary pallbearers were Charles Michael Gregson, Gordon “Bubba” McGhee, Daniel “Boone” McGhee and Keith Rolin.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.

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  1. ann logansport on June 25th, 2016 2:42 pm

    God took an angel home. This was a beautiful woman. Friends with everyone, never a bad word on anyone. Her children were her prides. RIP Bessie. Love you.

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