Frances Johnson-Rollins was one of the founders of the National Council of Negro Women, a member of Champaign-Urbana Twin City Cosmetologist, a licensed cosmetologist and a certified instructor in cosmetology for the state of Illinois. Mrs. Rollins was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, where she sang in the choir, served on the user board and was a class leader.

She was a charter member of the National Council of Negro Women, Champaign County section.

Source: National Council of Negro Women, Charter Members Remembered, 2008