Edith Joyce Rollins Thomas

March 16, 1929 - November 26, 2017

Edith Joyce Rollins Thomas, 88 was born March 16, 1929. She departed from this world to be with the Lord on Sunday November 26, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Edith was the fourth of nine children born to Ed and Willie Carpenter Rollins. She accepted Christ at an early age and was an active member of the A.M.E Zion church in Limestone, TN., until her health would no longer permit. Edith was preceded in death by her parents Ed and Willie Carpenter Rollins, daughter Lora Lavinia Thomas; five brothers, Lucky Rollins, Lee Ray Rollins, Clifton Rollins, Silas Rollins, and Hobert Truman Rollins. She leaves to Cherish her memory a daughter, Clara Rollins; sons Rev. John Rollins (Karen) and Clinton Rollins (Pam); three sisters, Ola Dickerson(Rev. Johnny Dickerson), Wanda Livingston, and Nola Parks(Dan). Seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends. The family would like to thank all of those who cared for Edith at the Johnson City Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday December 2, 2017 at Friendship Baptist Church in Johnson City, TN. The family will receive friends from 12:00pm until 1:00pm prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Lane Memory Cemetery in Washington College, Limestone TN. The family will also receive friends at the home of Clinton Rollins 107 Mountain View Dr. Apt 25 in Johnson City, TN.