Jolliffe, 64, retired Friday from the Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center after a well-attended goodbye party. Her colleagues spoke at length about her energy and professionalism, exemplified by always wearing the nursing cap she earned at graduation and always wearing white — long after both requirements ended.Jolliffe readily recalls many of the patients she has cared for throughout the years.“I have cried and laughed with patients. You become attached,” she said. “You be their advocate and listen to them. They know they have a support person who cares. They don’t always have happy endings, but you do feel good about sharing that person’s life.”Jolliffe grew up on a dairy farm where the Brothers Main west side store now stands. Inspired by a Future Nurses of America Club at Middleton High School, she signed up for a three-year training course at the St. Mary’s School of Nursing.Then named Nancy Frisch, she lived in a dorm with other students and the nuns, guided by curfews and strict rules. Students were not allowed to be married or engaged. She worked hard and graduated in 1964.She applied for a job at University Hospital and began working at the old hospital on University Avenue. Read more