ALPHA
MAY 21, 1947
OMEGA
MAY 6, 2021
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2021
1:00PM GREATER MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH 49 ARLINGTON ROAD BEAUMONT, MS REV. JOHN CARTER SR, OFFICIATING
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 A TIME TO BE BORN: Sister Dorothy Bolton was born on May 21, 1947. She was born to Mr. Fred Fairley and Ms. Rosie Bell Hamlin. She was their last living child, but what a dear family legacy is left behind. Preceding her in death were her brother, Charles Woods and Sister, Alice Woods. She leaves behind two sisters, Tina Axide (Bobby) of Florida; Patricia Williams (Al) of Prentiss, MS; one sister-in-law, Ruthie Mae Bolton of Beaumont, MS. A TIME TO PLANT: She united in holy matrimony to the Late Lobie Bolton, Jr. She was a loving, loyal mother to her children, Donna Beard (Paul) of Covington, LA; James Cherry (Tammy) of Mahoba, MS; Lobie Bolton III (Sylina) of Petal, MS; Lacetria “Michelle” Bolton of Hattiesburg, MS; Sheryl “Elaine” Bradley (Lawrence) of Beaumont, MS; two stepchildren, Dennis Bolton (Tracy) of Atlanta, GA and Carolyn Bolton (Rickey) of Beaumont, MS. She was educated in the Greene County School System. She joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church at an early age and later joined Mt. Pleasant MBC. Dorothy submitted to the will of God at an early age. She served faithfully as a member of both the Usher Board and Senior Mission. She was also the Assistant Church School Secretary and remained faithful in her church duties until her health failed her.
A TIME TO BUILD: Sister Bolton lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures such as fishing, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. Throughout her life’s journey she was afforded the opportunity to work on several different jobs of which she worked each of them untiredly, her longest tenure being Perry County Sherriff Department where she received her 911 certification, NCIC certification and was awarded the “Lifetime Honorary Sheriff” award by The Late Sherriff Carlos Herring. A TIME TO LOVE: Sister Dot had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. Caring for people was important to her. She was a “People Person” and her life overflowed with love and kindness toward her family and community. A TIME TO DIE: Sister Dot transitioned into eternal life on May 6th, 2021, at Forest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS. She fought a good fight; She leaves to forever cherish her loving memories, five children, two stepchildren, fifteen grand kids, nine great grandkids, and a host of nieces, nephews (special nephews, Donald Woods; Christopher Bolton; special niece, Veronica Woods) and friends.
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OF SERVICE Mistress of Ceremony Jeannie Bolton Processional Ministers & Family Musical Selection Scripture Reading Old Testament, Rev. Larry Bolton New Testament, Apostle Cordaryl Beard Prayer Rev. Bobby Ray Bolton Musical Selection Expressions Friend: Sis. Larcella Carter Co-worker: Jimmy Dale Smith Neighbors: Elizabeth Williams, Michael Ray Bolton Musical Selection Keisha Brown-Cooley “There’s a Leak in This Old Building” Acknowledgements Jeannie Bolton Obituary Read Silently Words of Encouragement Apostle Paul Beard, Sr. Eulogy Rev. John Carter, Sr. Recessional
Christmas with Granny D
“The Broken Chain”
We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. - Love your children
Grandma
Thank you for the gift of love. Now you’re sharing it from up above. You had many things to say, All in a caring way, You always saw the good in everyone, No matter what they’ve done, You were always the strength of the family, Now we must let you rest calmly, We say goodbye, As tears roll down our eyes, I know you will always be in our hearts and minds, So Grandma… you must go, but i’ll never forget you’re one of a kind. -Love your grandchildren
Granny D
You were the sweetest person in the whole world. Now that you are gone on home, You no longer have to suffer any more pain. Even though you are gone, We will never forget you, We thank you granny for always being there, You’ve taught us all life lessons we won’t forget. You were there through the good and the bad, You had a really good soul, Most of all, a heart of gold. Rest peacefully Granny D (A.K.A GG) We know you are looking down on us, You will forever and always be our guardian angel. - Donteria Bradley
“Song of Dorothy Jean”
I saw you today, I glanced into the sun’s ray, It resembled your smile, The days we spent outside eating crawfish in the quiet… For a while, The wind blew… I just knew it was you, Reminding me of the Mississippi heat, You would send me up the street to get a plate of fish, deep fried, With bread on the side, I remember the hot summer rides, Just you, Ashley, and I, Windows down, hair blowing in the wind taking over the town, I felt so protected when you were around, I could never forget where I come from, I come from fish fries, crawfish boils, and Mississippi heat, I come from LOVE… Most of all, I could never forget you Grandma, As long as the sun beams and the wind whispers the name Dorothy Jean, I know natures memorabilia will bring you back to me.
TOGETHER
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Active Pallbearers
Cedric Bolton Charles Bolton David Ray Bolton
Jeremy Bolton Marvin Bolton Rojay Steele
Honorary Pallbearers
Dalvin Shelton
Damien Brown
Flower Bearers Family and Friends
Acknowledgements
The family of Dorothy Jean Bolton gratefully acknowledges the many acts of kindness shown during this time. Your calls, comments, texts, and prayers were sincerely appreciated. We are humbled by your actions and grateful for your compassion. We are fortunate to know that God gives us comfort in the form of good friends, may his peace be with you, His love never ends. Special thanks to Forest General Hospital as well as Bedford Care Center for aiding our sweet Dot in her time of need.