Janice "Butch" Rollins

Janice “Butch” Rollins, age 84, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Janice was born Tuesday, August 15, 1939 in Spokane, Washington to the late Bob Aker and Louise Pease. She worked many years at Isothermal Community College in the Continuing Education Support department.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty-eight years, Del Rollins; brother, Jimmy Aker; sister, Sue Ellingson and a great grandson, Elijah Garcia.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Robbin Rollins of Rutherfordton, Joni Bales (Mark) of Chesnee, SC and Debbie Shytle of Rutherfordton; six grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren which includes Damien Hodge and two great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her special friends, Mary Lou Netzer, Mary Julian and Bobby Joe Chambers.

In honor of her wishes, there will be no formal services.

Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC or to any Veteran’s Support group.