School years, milestones and family stories, with the original sources and qualifications.
Mary
Mary’s kindergarten program
A May 1977 newspaper photograph names Mary Roling among the morning kindergarten class at Salisbury R-4. With Sally Guilford in charge, the children presented musical numbers for their parents and friends. Mary is listed third from the left in the second row of the lower photograph.
Source: “Kindergarten presents special program,” photographs and caption, Salisbury Press-Spectator, May 26, 1977, page 11. Original newspaper page.
A childhood birthday party
Mary was among the guests at Ralinda Ponder’s afternoon birthday party. The newspaper’s little social notice records games and refreshments at Ralinda’s home.
Source: “Birthday Party Honors Ralinda Ponder,” preserved newspaper clipping; issue date and page not visible.
Mary makes eight
Mary’s arrival in 1971 made her Bob and Bridget’s eighth child. The newspaper announcement listed the seven older brothers and sisters in the growing Roling family.
Source: “Roling” birth announcement, Salisbury Press-Spectator, 1971, page 5. Original announcement preserved in the family archive.
The family portrait caption names Mary as Mary Roling Jolliffe. Family stories and records will be added here as they are documented.
College years
Mary attended Central Missouri State University (CMSU) and later graduated from Columbia College, according to the family account. Her degree program and graduation year have not yet been documented.
Source: Family confirmation supplied October 31, 2026.