LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Mary Ellen Walters Rollins Adams, age 97, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 1, 1924, in Lancaster, a daughter of the late James Ellison Walters and Rosetta Deas Walters. She was twice widowed by Virgil Lee Rollins and Lester Eugene Adams.

Mrs. Adams is survived by two daughters, Mary Lee Garris (Jerry) of Lancaster, and Geraldine "Dean" Rollins of Lancaster/Hawaii; a son, Carl Rollins of Paradise, CA; five grandchildren, Larry Garris of Lancaster, Emily Garris (special friend, Patricia Greer) of Waxhaw, NC, Michael Lee Rollins of Honolulu, Hawaii, Tyler Rollins and Dustin Rollins both of California; two great granddaughters, Lanette Garris (fiancé, Victer Townsend) of Columbia, SC, and Tiffany Conrad (special friend, Adam Crawford); and special caregivers, Grace Reeves, Becky Metcalf, G.G. McGriff, Donna Hardy, and Florence Kolb.

Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her parents; six sisters; and four brothers.

A Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs. Adams will be 11:00 am Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at The Chapel of Burgess Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Matthew Alexander, Rev. Sh'Kur Francis; and Rev. Michael Catoe. Burial will follow at Lancaster Memorial Park.

The family will greet friends from 10:00 am – 11:00 am, one hour prior to the service, at Burgess Funeral Home and other times at the home of Mary Lee and Jerry Garris. Masks are requested.

In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lynwood United Methodist Church, PO Box 418, Lancaster, SC 29721.