Mary Bolin

1938 - 2013

Mary Bolin obituary, 1938-2013

BORN

1938

DIED

2013

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Mary Bolin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 17, 2013.

Mary "Granny" Bolin, 75, Kokomo, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2013, at her home. She was born June 21, 1938, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Walter and Anna (Beatty) Bolin.

She retired from General Motors and was a member of local UAW 292 and FOP. She liked traveling and going to the Saturday morning breakfast club. She was an avid Colts fan and Coke collector and was a supporter of We Care. She enjoyed being with her family and cherished her grandchildren.

She is survived by son, Greg (Julie) Wohlford; daughters, Teressa King, Brenda (Stacy) Pratt, and Paula Richey; sister, Edna Barnette; grandchildren, Randy (Michelle) McCoy, Brandy (Joshua) Rose, Amanda (Travis) Ploughe, Christopher (Ashleigh) Pratt, Matthew (Amanda) Wohlford, Samantha (Zach) Rudolph, Jessica (Devin) Neveu, and Jason Richey; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arthur L. Wohlford; two brothers; four sisters; and a great-grandchild and special angel, Hunter LeeAnn McCoy.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at First Baptist Church, 310 W. Taylor, Kokomo, IN 46901. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. on Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to We Care or First Baptist Church in Mary's name. Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be expressed online at www.sunsetmemorygarden.com.

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September 25, 2013

Brenda Pratt

Thank you for all your kind words. We as a family, are doing good, but as anyone would know, death is never easy for anyone. We are thankful for her being in her home surrounded by her family. She has Angel wings now and is rejoicing with the Lord. Praise to Him in the highest.

September 19, 2013

Carolyn Glover

To The Family,I was a co-worker of Mary,we used to have a lot of fun at work,she made my day.I don't live in the area anymore,so I hadn't seen her since retirement,i will miss her laughs,and teasing,she was a very nice lady.May our Lord comfort you as you greive,may the many memories you shared with her bring you comfort in the days ahead,she wil be greatly missed by all.

September 18, 2013

Patricia Stanley

Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss, take comfort in knowing that God now holds Aunt Mary in his arms and we will all be back together soon. Patricia, Mark and Taylor Stanley.

September 17, 2013

candace green

with deepest sympathy, bill and candy green

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Funeral services provided by:

Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home & Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery

2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, IN 46902

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