Sandra A. Rollins

Sandra A. Rollins, age 73, longtime resident of South Lyon, passed away January 22, 2019. She was born on April 11, 1945; daughter of Robert and Alma (nee Stecker) Elston.  Sandra graduated from Flint Central High School; Class of 1963.  She was united in marriage to Donald A. Rollins on February 4, 1967; they spent 51 loving years together as husband and wife.

Sandra worked as a church secretary for First Presbyterian Church of Northville, retiring after 16 years.  She was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Hamburg, where she volunteered for Sunday school.  Sandra liked spending time outdoors gardening, walking, and biking.  She was an avid reader of all types of genres.  A talented seamstress, Sandra made many of her children’s clothes when they were younger.  She enjoyed genealogy and was able to trace both her and her husband’s families back many generations.  Sandra took pride in caring for her home and family; she cherished the time they spent together.

She is survived by her loving husband, Donald Rollins; her children, Michele (Eric) LeBlanc and Scott Rollins; her granddaughter, Shaylin LeBlanc; her sisters-in-law, Patricia Elston and Gail Elston; and her nephews, Ward, Eric, Robert, Jared, and Duane.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Robert Elston, Jr. and Keith Elston.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with a time of gathering beginning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Hamburg, 7701 M-36, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189.  Mrs. Rollins will be laid to rest at South Lyon Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Hamburg .