Betsy Brian Rollins

Betsy Brian Rollins, 88, died May 10 in Duke Hospital following a brief illness. Born March 20, 1937 in Detroit, though raised in Raleigh, Betsy was the daughter of Blanche (Barringer) and Earl W. Brian, M.D. Betsy was the first director of the Community Kitchen (now Urban Ministries of Durham) for almost 20 years, retiring in 1998. She was a devoted parishioner of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and a longtime volunteer in the church offices.

Surviving are her son, Mark A. Rollins of Raleigh; her granddaughter Jillian Walker; a great granddaughter, Alexandra; and twin sister, Leigh Brian Cooper. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald C. Rollins, and brother, Earl W. Brian, Jr. M.D.

Friends will be received from 6-8 PM Thursday at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service. The funeral liturgy will be offered 11:00 AM Friday from St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, with a reception to follow in the parish hall. Cremation will follow the funeral with a private interment in the columbarium of St. Phillip’s Church. Gifts in Betsy’s memory may be made to St. Philip’s Episcopal Church or Urban Ministries of Durham.

A full obituary is forthcoming.