Mamie Johnson Roland

Mrs. Gladys Roland age 97 of Warrensville died Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at her home. Daughter of the late Avery and Bina Miller Johnson, she was born on May 19, 1911 in Ashe County.  Married to Arlie Barber, they had one son, Willie Barber. She later married Wade Roland, to their union was born a son, Ronnie Roland. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Wade Roland, who died September, 1977. Also her son , Ronnie Roland and his wife, Laura, and her son Ben Roland and his wife Emma, 1 daughter, Kathleen Burchette, daughter in-law, Mary L. Barber, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, 1 great-grandson and 2 great great-grandsons. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 2pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jim Francis, Rev. Terry Mahaffey and Rev. Ben Johnson. Burial will follow in the Miller Roland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12-2pm prior to the service. Mrs. Roland is survived by, one son, Willie Barber of Cochranville, PA, two daughters: Nadine Foskey of, Hockessin, DE, Maeola Johnson of Conowingo, MD, her caregivers, Elizabeth McManus, Stacy Parker and Anastasia Chastain, Terry, Linda and Nathan Mahaffey. 21 Grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers will be accepted. Condolences may be sent or viewed through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with these arrangements.