Loretta Sinclair Rollins

Loretta Sinclair Rollins was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She went to be with the Lord July 31, 2023 at the age of 81, surrounded by her loved ones in Crossville, Tennessee.

Loretta was born on November 14, 1941 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the parents of James Howard Sinclair and Jean Helen Sinclair.

After graduating high school, she went to Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science in 1963. She met her husband David Rollins on a blind date while attending the college. Together they had two children Donald and Elizabeth, and were married for 60 wonderful years. They resided in South Florida for 40 years before retiring to Crossville, TN.

Loretta had a long career in healthcare as a Cytotechnologist and as a Dialysis Nurse and Administrator. She loved hosting family and friends with food and games where she made the most delicious meals and held wonderfully exciting parties. Each Christmas she loved to display her prized Department 56 North Pole Village collection. She enjoyed watching television and cross stitching.

Loretta is survived by her husband David Rollins, her two children Donald Rollins (Kristen Arnold) and Elizabeth Austen (Darrell Brock), her sister Tamara Murray, her five grandchildren Madison Cubello (Michael), Bryr Austen (Billie Jo), Michel Brock, Zachary Rollins, Zoe Rollins, and her three great grandchildren.

The family will hold a celebration of life in her remembrance at their home on August 31, 2023, from 12:00 to 6:00 PM.. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation in her honor.