of Crawfordsville, AR
July 19, 1927 - April 28, 2015
Rose Barton Wilkins Bolton
July 19, 1927 April 28, 2015
Rose Barton Wilkins Bolton, 87, of Crawfordsville, AR died Tuesday April 28, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. The wife of the late Bernie W. Bolton Sr., she is survived by her children Susan McLeroy (Raymond) of West Memphis, Bernie W. Jr. (Patty) of Crawfordsville, and Kathy Spotts (Howard) of Jackson, TN; grandchildren Kimberly Hunt (Josh) of West Memphis, Alisha Long (Jeremy) of Jackson, TN, Jonathan Spotts of Jackson, TN, Matt McLeroy (Brandi) of Harrisburg, AR, and Cory Spotts (Claire) of Jackson, TN and great-grandchildren, Rhea Hunt, Nicholas Lee, Jude Hunt, Hunter Long and Beau Long.
Born and reared in Tennessee, she graduated from Memphis Central High School and Lambuth College, Jackson. Always curious, she loved learning and sharing that knowledge. Her teaching career began in Osceola with a brief time in Albuquerque, NM and Crawfordsville where she met her husband of 58 years. The majority of her 40 years as an educator was dedicated to teaching science, reading and spelling in West Memphis including Maddux Elementary, West Jr. and East Jr. High where she retired in 1983. A member of First United Methodist Church in Crawfordsville, she was also a former elder and treasurer of Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Memphis. In her youth she and her sister Sue were active members of the Girl Scouts, later becoming a devoted and much-loved Scout leader. Mrs. Bolton was active in ADK Teachers Sorority and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
She is preceded in death by her parents Mary Kathleen McCluney Wilkins and George W. Wilkins Sr. as well as siblings Kathleen Speer, Sue Wilkins, George Wilkins Jr. and David Wilkins; also sister-in-law Jean Bolton Self. Survived by her brother Robert Wilkins, sisters Margaret McMahan and Mary Len Costa (Louis), sister-in-law Elizabeth Crain (Robert), and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews who delighted in calling her Aunt Rose.
Visitation will be at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis on Friday May 1 from 6pm- 8pm. Service will be on Saturday May 2 at 2pm. Donations in her honor to Dr. Ralph B Hamilton Scholarships, St. Jude Children's Hospital or Alzheimer's Association.
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18 Condolence(s)
Mary Eubanks
Monday, May 11, 2015
I just heard about your mom's passing. Such fond memories about Mrs. Bolton in being a neighbor from around the block. Also, enjoyed her as my science teacher at East Jr. High. So very sorry for your loss, but know we'll be with her again one day in heaven. Praying for the family. Much Love in Christ, Mary Creasy-Eubanks
Sandra Phelps
Monday, May 4, 2015
Hi Susan, you are in my thoughts and prayers. You mother was a wonderful teacher.
Peggy Benson Reagan
Saturday, May 2, 2015
prayers for this family. What a remarkable legacy she left behind.
Jan Rhoden
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Sorry for your lost, my prayers are with you.
Tricia Franks Baser
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Great Teacher, Prayers go out for the family.Heaven got another angel.
Janet Henderson
Friday, May 1, 2015
My deepest sympathy for your family during this period of loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. May God bless you.
Phyllis
Friday, May 1, 2015
I have fond memories of Mrs. Bolton. I was one of her students at East Jr High. Your family will be in my prayers.
ronnie burton
Friday, May 1, 2015
sorry for your loss and god bless mrs bolton
Sue warren
Friday, May 1, 2015
Praying for you
Sandra
Friday, May 1, 2015
God bless your family in this time of loss. She left a indelible mark on this world. Her legacy is her Godly family and a multitude of students graced by her love of teaching. I am thankful I was one.
Velna Steele Keating
Friday, May 1, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this
time.
Janice Endicott Smith
Friday, May 1, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss and am praying for your family, Gos bless you.
Bob and Jeanette Warren
Friday, May 1, 2015
Love and prayers to the Bolton Family.
John & Evelyn Sparks
Thursday, April 30, 2015
We are sending you our love and prayers.
Judy Clark Smithwick
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Dear Bolton Family; Ms Bolton was a big part of my life growing up and at West Jr High.. She truly was a wonderful teacher and person... My fondest memories are in her classroom.. I am praying for you all and "may gods love carry you thru" she will be greatly missed especially by me!!
Melissa Gandy
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Prayers going up for your family during this difficult time.
Melissa Gandy Hight
Sharon Swepston Hardin
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Rose was my 4th grade teacher and she and Bernie attended church with me. she was a wonderful and fun person. My prayers are with you, her family about whom she talked so much. Love you
MarySue Hindman
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
So sorry for your loss.