Laura Clara Bolden

~Expressions of Gratitude ~

“I’m Free”

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My Life’s been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch, Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.

Our hearts are warmed from the outpouring of love and support rendered by so many. Your genuine prayers and all acts of love has meant so much to us and we are grateful. We pray the Lord will return His blessings upon each of you. Special thanks to, Methodist University Hospital, Methodist Heathsouth Rehab Hospital, Amedisys Home Health and Crossroads Hospice.

~ The Family

Andy Bolden

~Honorary Pallbearers ~ Kevin Yarbrough

Robert Hall, Sr.

~Active Pallbearers ~

Kevin Yarbrough Jeremy Bolden Devin Yarbrough

Anthony Yarbrough Demetrius Bolden

Danny Jones

~Committal Rites & Interment ~ Thursday, December 13, 2018 • 1:00 P.M Memphis National Cemetery 3568 Townes Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38122

~Repast ~

Following Interment Melrose Baptist Church 1669 Gill Ave Memphis, Tennessee 38106

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Laura Clara Hall Bolden was born on January 5, 1922, to the

1683 Gill Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38106

Thursday, December 13, 2018 11:00 A.M

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you” John 14:27

Melrlose Baptist Church

late Jack Hall and Eva Marion Hall in Waterford, Mississippi eldest of nine children. She departed this life on December 5, 2018, at her home surrounded by loving family members.

Reverend Albert Harwell Pastor

Laura moved from Waterford to New Albany, Mississippi where her eldest daughter, Norma Jean was born. While living in New Albany, she began working at the Greyhound Bus Station as a cook. In 1948, she moved from New Albany to Memphis, Tennessee where she found employment at Mae’s Grill as a cook. She worked there until they closed. She then worked as a cook at the Coach and Four Hotel on Lamar and later on Union Avenue until her retirement.

In 1952 Laura was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Tommie Lee Bolden, from this union five children were born, Patricia Bolden Lott, Sandra Kaye (deceased), Jacquelyn, Andy, and James Bolden.

Characterized by her generosity and love for humanity Laura’s home was always open to her family members, their friend’s and her “Rayner Street Community”.

Preceding her in death were four sisters, Mary Dean, Annie Littlejohn, Josie Thomas and Evie Hall, four brothers, James Hall, Nathaniel Hall, and Robert Hall.

Mrs. Laura leaves to cherish her memory, one sister, Earline Isom of Red Banks, Mississippi, five children, Evangelist Patricia Lott, Norma Yarbrough Webb (Mark), Jacquelyn Bolden, Andy Bolden, James Bolden, eight grandchildren, Anthony Yarbrough, Kevin Yarbrough (Glenda), Terrence Yarbrough, Jeremy Bolden (Krystal), Demetrius Bolden, Dionta Bolden Richard Lott, and Patrick Lott. She also leaves twenty-five great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren along with a host of additional nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving relatives and friends.

Processional Selection...................................................................................Denise Horne Scripture Readings:

Old Testament...............................................Evangelist Patricia Lott

New Testament.......................................Evangelist Kim Daniel Yates Prayer of Comfort..............................................................................Minister

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Poem........................................................................................Anika Sullivan

herished Memories

Expressions of Love Three Minutes Please

Family & Friends

Acknowledgments Obituary.....................................................................................Read Silently Eulogy..........................................................................Pastor Albert Harwell Recessional ~Remains will not be viewed after Eulogy~ “The Lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant; Thou hast been faithful over a few things. I will make thee ruler over many things.

Enter into the joy of the Lord.”

Matthew 25:21