Viola Margaret Harper Bolton
September 25, 1921 ~ March 19, 2010
Resided in:
Oakley, NC
Viola Margaret Harper Bolton, 88, of Oakley, died Friday, March 19, 2010, at her residence.
A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Lott and Cordelia Cogburn Harper and was also preceded in death by a son, Dennis Bolton; a granddaughter Laura and five siblings, Thomas, Carl and Clyde Harper, Ruth Snelson and Lucille Freck.
Mrs. Bolton was a member of the Biltmore Church of God and the Sanctuary Sunday School Class.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Paul E. Bolton, Sr.; daughter Patti Deyton and her husband, Chuck, of Asheville; son, Paul E. Bolton, Jr. and his wife, Jane, of Huntersville; two grandsons, Nicholas Deyton and his wife, Christy, of Asheville and Ryan Deyton of Asheville; three sisters, Florence Gantt of Dallas, GA, Rosalee McGuinn of McLean, VA and Cleta Lowe of Asheville.
A funeral service will be held at 8:00 pm Monday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Reverends Daniel Allen and Marjorie Allen. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:00 pm Monday at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday at Skyview Memorial Park conducted by the Reverend Dale Whitson.
The family would like to express their thanks to Pisgah Manor Health Care Center and especially Patrick and Ray for their loving care for Mrs. Bolton.
Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814.
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Aunt Viola was one of our favorite Aunts. She was always thoughtful caring and loving toward us. She will be greatly missed. We love you Aunt Viola. Freddie
Some of my fondest memories are the summers I spent in Asheville staying at Aunt Viola’s house. She was like a second mom, and no one could make sausage gravy like her.
Aunt Viola never forgot to send a birthday card, and she had a soft heart for animals. I believe my love of lilacs came from the hedge she had for many years in front of her house on Blalock Avenue. I will miss her dearly.
To the Bolton family, I was sorry to hear of viola’s passing, however she is now in heaven with the rest of her loved ones and that is a bleaaing, Janet Harper Banks, and Sherri
Please accept our sincere regrets for the loss of Aunt Viola. She was a wonderful woman who displayed her love for her Lord in her everyday life. She was an important part in my growing in the Lord. I will always remember her sense of humor and fun we had on summer vacations in Asheville. Please know you all will be in our prayers for the Lord to give you the comfort, courage and peace to get through this and supply your every need.
Love, Henry, Pam and Marcy Martinez
Paul Jr. It has been quite a few years since I have seen any of the family. I remember how the family always shopped with Ingles and how we used to kid around a lot. Your Mom was a fine lady. Always remember the good times you shared with your Mom. May God bless and keep you all sheltered in His hands. Hubert Smith
Fred & I just wanted to take this opportunity to say that we are so very sorry for your loss. Viola was a wonderful, loving and kind person. We all have another ‘special angel’ looking down on us now. Our prayers are with each of the family.
Fred & Denise Taylor
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Viola was a very special lady and I have such great memeories of her and mom at the Temple. I know they are rejoicing together in heaven along with so many others.
Love and Prayers
Pam Powers & Tom Powers
Patty, & Paul, Jr. I certainly can share your sorrow at the death of your Mom. I know that she is rejoicing with all those of family and friends that went home before her. Paul I don’t know the grief that you must feel, but do know that I do feel the pain of death of a loved one. Know that I will be praying for the family during this time of breavement.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We both have walked in your shoes and it is a heartbreaking experience. However, please know that Viola is shouting on the streets of glory and we will see her again. We are between our homes in Florida and Asheville but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap His arms around you and comfort you.
pattie so sorry to hear about your mon we are praying for the family …love martha gann
pattie so sorry to hear about your mom we are praying for the family .we love viola we went to church with her for 30 years and i know granny and preacher mccurry and lola and earnie are shouting on the hills of glory..love martha gann
Hey Guys I just want to say we are sorry for your Moms passing. Just remember she is not loss you know where she is! I remember Viola in sunday school class and she would always make me spit out my gum! lol! I also remember the Sunday I was singing in the choir ‘Where we ever shall be’ and she just up and stopped us and gave me a Word from the Lord that came to pass in my life. I truly really loved her and she was a true child of God.Ill see her again with you. Love ya’ll
Patty & Family: Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We were just there less than a year ago and i know it is hard. Mike and I were just talking about her the other day and how she used to stand up on Wednesday night, last thing in the service and read the report. Dustin was also talking about her in Bible school and how she was always there feeding the kids their snack and lunch. Her and Mamaw are truely having a time now. They were close and i am sure they are shouting it up now. Your mom never failed to cook for families when there was a death. She was a true servant of god. Always, thinking of others. She is surely shouting the streets in heaven. We love all of you and are praying for you and Chuck as well.
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
I love and miss you. I know you now sit beside the throne of God.