Obituary of Linda Lorraine Rolph
Linda Lorraine Rolph was born on January 8, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan. She was one of five children born to the union of George Rolph and Lorraine Mary (Scott) Rolph-Wilson. Linda was a 1974 graduate of John J. Pershing High School in Detroit. She continued her studies, earning a Medical Assistant Certificate in 1978.
Linda married Clarence Jackson and the couple would be blessed with four children. She was a parishioner of Monroe Seventh-Day Adventist Church where she was tremendously grateful to have been recently baptized.
Linda balanced her long workdays with television marathons, watching all the major networks and the game show channel. Her caring nature extended beyond her employment as a home healthcare aide. Whenever someone in her family was in ill, Linda, would ensure they had everything they needed to stay comfortable and get well. Linda had a fun-loving spirit and could frequently be overheard singing along to the Gaithers or Patsy Cline. She looked forward to an annual trip to Caseville in the “thumb” to camp, swim, kayak, and cook out with her family.
Linda Lorraine Rolph, age 65, of Monroe, Michigan passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Her passing was preceded by her parents, one brother: George Rolph; a sister-in-law: Sherry Rolph; bother-in-laws: Prince Fluker and Greg Jackson and her husband: Clarence Jackson.
To cherish her memory, she leaves her four children: Jason Rolph, Steven (Michelle) Rolph, Ryan (Ryan) Jackson, and Wendy (Thomas) Brockway; a sister: Cristie Fluker; two brothers: Brad (Mary) Rolph and Dan Rolph; twelve grandchildren: Alicia McLeod, Chloe Leblanc, Damien Morrow, Tayshon Jackson, Thomas Brockway, Lydia Rolph, Jonnie Aldridge, Ryan Jackson, Bryce Brockway, Nathaniel Rolph, Liam Brockway, and Addy Brockway; sister in law: Rhonda Bryant; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may gather on Friday; April 9, 2021 from 2:30pm until 4:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Linda’s life will begin at 4:00pm also at Merkle’s. Pastor Jarod Thomas of the Monroe Seventh-Day Adventist Church will officiate. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the State of Michigan’s mandates, guests will be limited in number, face coverings will be required, and no food or beverages will be permitted inside the building.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.
A light meal will be provided by the family at the completion of services at the Salvation Army, 815 East First Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162
