GOODBYE, BARBARA

BARBARA FERGUSON ROLLWITZ 

Publication Date: November 10, 2007

BALLINGER - Barbara "Ma" Rollwitz, 68, of Ballinger, passed away Wednesday evening, Nov. 7, 2007, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family when the Lord called her home. 

Barbara was born Feb. 19, 1939, to S.L. and Thelma Lett Ferguson in Ballinger and married Eugene Bernard Rollwitz on Jan. 12, 1957. 

Barbara was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her family and a cherished friend to those who knew her. She was known simply as "Ma" by many. She served as the cafeteria manager for Ballinger Independent School District for over 20 years where she was well-loved and respected by the students she served. She took special pride in being a Little League scorekeeper when her kids were growing up and was honored for all her years of service. She had a kind and generous heart and often put the needs of others before her own needs. She always had a warm smile on her face and loving words to go with it. In her last years, she enjoyed making fleece blankets for family and friends and donated many of her blankets to charity. During the final months of her life, she became an honorary member of FIT San Angelo and made many new and special friends. The greatest joys of her life were her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. 

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. 

She is survived by her husband, Eugene Rollwitz of Ballinger; her two daughters, Ronda Ramos of Ballinger and her husband Pasqual, and Della Cowan of Fort Worth; and a son, Jeffrey Rollwitz and his wife, Kim, of Wall; six grandchildren, Michelle Barrow, Jessica Ramos, Tabitha Linebarger, Tiffany Lytle, Mason Rollwitz and Jake Rollwitz; three great-granddaughters; and one great-grandson. Also surviving are a sister, Queba James of Ballinger; and two brothers, Gary Ferguson and wife, Fay, of Horseshoe Bay, and Glen Ferguson and wife, Gail, of Mabank. 

Her family would like to extend special thanks to all of the loved ones and friends for their love and support. We would especially like to thank Dr. Rahman and his staff for the tender, loving care they showed Ma during her 10-year battle with cancer, Hospice of Ballinger, and dear sister, Queba, for the care during her last days. 

Visitation for family and friends will be 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Lange Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, in Old Runnels Cemetery.