Mrs. Lessie Roland age 93, a resident of Cottonwood, AL passed away recently.

Lessie Virginia Hughes Roland was born in Red Level, Alabama on May 18, 1924 to the late Pete Folmar and Annie Lee Tisdale Folmar. She was the youngest of nine children.

Lessie accepted the Lord at an early age. She met and married Roster B. Hughes and one child was born into this union.

Upon moving to Detroit, she became an active member at Jones Temple C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of Bishop Alexander Jones. Her passion was serving as a doorkeeper as well as taking care of the sick being a nurses aide.

She leaves to cherish her memory one loving daughter Virginia (Joseph), Dothan, AL; three grandchildren LaKisha (Michael), Cottonwood, AL; Graylain II, California; Gene' Apri, Colorado Springs, CO. One adopted granddaughter Sarah, Atlanta and three great-grandchildren Torielle, Dy'Ana and Derrick Jr as well as a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.