Marilyn L. Rollins

MARILYN LAVONNE ROLLINS

Marilyn L. Rollins, age 94, of Elwood, Indiana passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Mercy Hospital. She was born in Pewee Valley, Kentucky on November 29, 1929, to the late Winfred and Mary (Bond) Miller. Most of her childhood was spent in California.

Following her undergraduate years at Pacific Union College, Angwin, California she married Fredrick Deiss (deceased) and had five children. She completed her graduate studies in education at Walla Walla University, Walla Walla, Washington thanks to Fred. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist church and served many years as both a full-time and substitute teacher. On July 16, 1988, she married Duane Rollins, and they shared 35 years of marriage and journeyed many miles together.

She greatly enjoyed travel, and among her fondest memories was the opportunity to work alongside her husband, Duane, in both Guam and the Philippines for 8 years. Marilyn had a special place in her heart for Yellowstone National Park where she and Duane were married and where they have held their annual family reunions for the last 32 consecutive years. Her loved ones cherished every moment they were able to spend together with Marilyn, and her memory will forever remain in their hearts. Marilyn is survived by her husband; son, Gregory (Lydia) Deiss of Cottonwood, ID; son Allory (Dawn) Deiss of Laramie, WY; son, Zachory (Suanne) Deiss of Powell, WY; and Daughter Marcellyn (Howard) Baker of Lincoln, NE; Duane's daughters; April Walker of Ellensburg, WA; Jennifer (Israel) Payton of Wasilla, AK; Kimberly Maddux of Cle Elum, WA; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; and by her son, Jeffory Deiss, then of Casper, WY.

Arrangements for Marilyn's cremation have been entrusted to Dunnichay Funeral Homes.

According to her wishes, her cremated remains will be scattered in Yellowstoneat her family's continuing family reunion in July.

Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com