Obituary of Nora Bolton

Bedford – Nora Bolton, 84, of Bedford, died at 11:55 pm on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Johnson Christian Village. Born February 21, 1931 in Lawrence Co., she was the daughter of Opal and Edith Empson. She married Forrest Bolton and he preceded her in death. She was a beautiful woman with a gentle spirit that left a lasting impression on anyone who met her. She retired from Wal-Mart in Bedford and was a long time member of the Fayetteville Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Kenny Bolton of Fortson, GA and Gary D. Bolton and wife, Connie, of Fayetteville; three grandchildren, Lee Bolton of GA, Mindy Bolton of FL and Casey Mullis and husband, Brady, of Bedford; seven great grandchildren, Jackson and Levi Bolton, Uly, Jasper, Hiram, Bixie and Eamon Mullis; one sister, Mary Pendley of Fayetteville. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Dennis Bolton; two sisters, Jewell Cogswell and Mildred Carter. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 8th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Kenneth Walden officiating. Burial will follow in Fayetteville Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 7th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Fayetteville Baptist Awana youth program. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.