Ruth Arlene Cavender-Rollings, 94, passed away at home on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 in Madison, Fla. She was born Jan. 19, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio to James and Ellen May Kidwell (Durst).
She was of the Methodist faith and was a member of Hanson United Methodist Church. Ruth was a devoted homemaker and she loved to make quilts in her spare time. She was a talented poet and also enjoyed journaling daily.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents James and Ellen May Kidwell (Durst); her daughter, Lynnette Conklin; her son, James Cavender; and her sister, Francis Thomas.
She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Warner "Sonny" Rollings; her daughter, Karen (Michael) Piesley; her grandchildren: Catherine, Danielle, Kenneth, Krista, Janet, Donna, Kristen, James, Timothy, Cynthia and Suzanne; as well as a host of great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Hanson United Methodist Church with Rev. Michael Halley and James Howes officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. Tallahassee, Fla. 32308 or Hanson United Methodist Church General Fund. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Madison.
Friends may sign the online guest book at www.joepburnsfuneralhomes.com.