Yong Suk Rollins

Yong Suk Rollins, a cherished member of the Junction City Korean community and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, in Junction City, Kansas. Born on June 4, 1954, in Gimpo, South Korea, she lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and a deep love for her family and heritage.

Yong Suk was known throughout the Korean community in Junction City as a courteous and helpful individual who embraced her cultural traditions with warmth and generosity. Almost every holiday was spent at the home she shared with her beloved husband, James E. Rollins. There, she delighted family and friends alike with her exceptional culinary skills, preparing traditional Korean dishes such as kimbap, japchae, and kimchi—meals that became beloved staples and brought the family together in joyous celebration.

She met James in the late 1970s, and their union was solemnized on August 10, 1981, in Junction City, Kansas. Their partnership was a testament to mutual respect and enduring love. Yong Suk’s passions extended beyond her family and cooking; she possessed a love for gardening, enjoyed her time cooking, took pleasure in gambling, and treasured moments spent with her loved ones.

Yong Suk is survived by her devoted husband, James E. Rollins, who stood by her side throughout their years together. She also leaves behind her daughter, Susan Williamson; her son, Thomas Campbell, and adopted son, Eric Williamson. Her legacy flourishes further in her grandchildren, Hunter and Garrett Campbell, and Paige and Ava Williamson, as well as her great-grandchildren, Isabella and Xavier, whose lives she touched deeply. She is also survived by her brother, Yong Sup Pak, and her sisters, Yong Mi Kim and Sun Duk Lee, along with a host of extended family who will continue to hold her memory dear.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Kwang Jae Pak and Bok Soon Pak.

The community and family will honor Yong Suk Rollins with a visitation at Johnson & Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home, located at 203 N Washington St, Junction City, KS, on June 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This will be followed immediately by a funeral service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Afterward, friends and family are invited to gather for a graveside service at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, 5181 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan, KS, beginning at 1:00 p.m. and concluding at 1:30 p.m.

Yong Suk Rollins' life will be remembered for the warmth she extended to all and the loving home she nurtured. Her legacy endures through the family she raised, the friendships she cultivated, and the culture she proudly represented. She will be deeply missed and forever honored in the hearts of those who knew her.