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Elizabeth Bolden Obituary
Bolden was born Aug. 15, 1890, according to the Gerontology Research Group, a Los Angeles organization that tracks the ages of the world's oldest people.
Guinness World Records recognized Bolden as the oldest person in the world in August after the death of Maria Esther de Capovilla of Ecuador, who also was 116.
Bolden died at the Mid-South Health and Rehabilitation Center, a nursing home where she had been living for several years, said the center's administrator, Charlotte Pierce. Bolden suffered a stroke in 2004, and her family said she spoke little after that and slept much of the time.
Emiliano Mercado del Toro, 115, of Puerto Rico is now expected to assume the title of world's oldest person, said Robert Young, a Guinness researcher. The Gerontology Research Group lists Toro's date of birth as Aug. 21, 1891.
Family members said this year that Bolden had 40 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren, 150 great-great-grandchildren, 220 great-great-great grandchildren and 75 great-great-great-great grandchildren.
Copyright © 2006 The Associated Press
133 Entries
carol
July 23, 2014
Aunt Lizzie had a life well lived. God allowed her to see 116 years on earth. My great grandmother was her oldest sister and she lived to be 101. These Jones sisters were blessed and highly favored.
nick timms
July 1, 2014
Hi its been a very long time now since you went
nick timms
July 1, 2014
Hi its been a very long time now since you went by the way for other people my email address is [email protected]
How you can show support
nick timms
May 25, 2014
You will be missed
nick timms
April 14, 2014
Hi Lizzie it has been a few years since you went
nick timms
January 2, 2010
you will be missed
B Galloway
September 24, 2009
This is history here and lizzie may you R.I.P you wil surely be missed and you were loved by many
you remind me of my aunt lizzy and my 5th great grandmother Mrs Jane Pittman
you have seen much in your life i no some good and some bad ...you also made history yourself i wish i could of known you
with love
Wanisha
July 15, 2008
Can you see, with your minds eyes, Peoples dewlling together?
Sorrow has passed. Peace at last! Life with out tears and pain.
In those days old will grow young, Flesh revived as in childhood. Troubles are gone, from now on No need to weep or fear.
Sing out with joy of heart. You too can have a part.
Live for the day when you'll say: "Life without end at last!"
John 3:16 - "For God loved the world so much that he gave hi only begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life."
How comforting to know that there will be a time when we will all be breaking age records.
elizabeth h. bolden
February 15, 2008
In search of someone else name elizabeth bolden, I found an extraordinary woman. I am honored and greatful to share her name and pray I live as long as she did. I too am a woman of prayer and hope knowing that God did the greatest thing for me; giving his son Jesus so I can live. My grandmother nicknamed me "Lizzie" and now I am going to be a grandmother at the mere age of 49. My daughter who is unique in her own way; wanted something different as a grandmother name for her daughter to call me and we chose "Lizzie" with my grandmother in mind. Since her death in 1973, I have not accepted anyone else calling me "Lizzie". Thank you for sharing Ms. Bolden's obituary with us.
Charity W.
August 16, 2007
Mrs. Bolden's life is the perfect example of the power of prayer. May the blessings of Abraham be upon her descendants.
Elizabeth Bolden
April 17, 2007
I googled my name and found that I share it with a woman who seems to have inspired many. What an honor.
Jan Duncan
January 27, 2007
May God continue to bless you and me HE comfort you in your loss of this beautiful lady.
Tibor Varkonyi
January 20, 2007
She is amazing. Living such a long life, having such many descendants. Great. She has a message for all the living people on Earth. It would be great to see her descandants in one family tree. I am a 35 years old genealogist, and I know what does it mean.
DEBORA WEBSTER
January 12, 2007
R.I.P YOU DESERVE IT YOU HAVE LIVED A LONG LIFE .
Kellie Bolden
January 11, 2007
The thoughts and prayers of many are with you as you send your love one home. May God bless and keep you
January 8, 2007
Lizzie sounds like she was an amazing woman! 123yrs on this earth
is beyond my comprehension. Long live Lizzie!
R.I.P
Pastor Loretta Riley
January 5, 2007
I want to say May God bless this many , the Lord has allow you to witness one of the best event of history ,to have a family member live as long as Ms. Bolden. Just live the way she lived and do the things she did , Remember the things that she left with you. Stay with God and you will see this angel again. My prayer's are with this family. My sister is with the Lord.May you follow in her footsteps ,this family is blessed.
ANTUANIECE (Bolden) Key
January 1, 2007
Good Bye Grandma Lizzie, Rest In Peace. Please give "Grand Daddy" a BIG HUG for me. I'll really and truly miss you both. Although they document your age at 116. Your family knows your real age is 123. Tell Grandma I see her a little more everyday in her Great Granddaughter's face and in my dreams @-)-. I Love You..PS Today is Your grandaughter's birthday, keep an eye on that "Party Animal"
Nicole Mcgowan
December 28, 2006
I would like to express my sympathy to Lizzie Bolden I knew her really well she was a good friend of mine I would like to express my smpathy and condolenses to her.
MARY DELORES POOLE
December 15, 2006
MY PRAYERS TO THE BOLDEN FAMILY.WHAT AN INSPIRATION THIS IS.
lorraine morgan
December 15, 2006
mrs.lizzy and mr.moses hardy were to two eldest people that GOD let stay on his earth.mrs lizzy i know that you are sleeping in the house of GOD now but may you and mr. hardy who's death is in the same week rest in peace with the ALMIGHTY GOD now and family be strong you will see her again soon may GOD bless you all.
Sidhartha Moss
December 14, 2006
Our thoughts and Prayers are with Ms.Qween Ester Bolden,our Brother-in-law Tommie Bolden and wife Janice and the entire Bolden family.Sleep well Ms. Bolden
ANGELA ROSSER
December 14, 2006
THANK YOU FATHER GOD FOR BLESSING THIS BEAUTIFUL LADY WHOM WE FEEL THAT WE ALL KNOW AND HAVE KNOWN THRU OUT,WITH SUCH A GREAT LIFE. MAY YOU CONTINUE TO BLESS HER FAMILY.
MARILYN & DENNIS WILSON
December 14, 2006
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE BOLDEN FAMILY AT THIS TIME. MAY THE LORD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN.
ANNETTE STEAGALL
December 14, 2006
MY PRAYERS AND COMFORTING THOUGHTS ARE WITH MS "LIZZIE'S FAMILY AT THIS TIME. GOD CONTINUE TO BE WITH YOU IN CHERISHING THIS BEAUTIFUL LADY'S LIFE.
MIKE,TINA,& TRINA TAYLOR
December 14, 2006
THE LORD TRULY BLESSED MS BOLDEN, SURELY SHE HAD A WONDERFULLY FULFILLED LIFE, WE WISH TO JOIN IN CELEBRATING HER LONGEVITY, MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS HER FAMILY.
Deborah Boddie
December 14, 2006
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. SWEET, SWEET SLEEP MRS. BOLDEN.
Joshua & Lois Ingram
December 13, 2006
To the Bolden Family:
You had her for a long, long, time. Thank GOD for her long life. May GOD continue to bless the family.
Joyce Adams
December 13, 2006
To the family of mrs.Bolden, you have my deepest sympathy. please cherish the memories. may god bless you all.
Diana Scribner
December 13, 2006
A true angel of God to be here on earth with us for so long. May you shine as brightley in heaven as you did on earth. Your family is most blessed to have such a wonderous woman amonst them and to be part of her.
God bless you all for a miracle that shared so much of herself with you all.
Patricia R
December 13, 2006
May god bless you rest in peace.
olivia otero
December 13, 2006
wow wow you alive longer than us wow good keep your health and keep faith with Lord Amen!!!!
J. Robertson
December 13, 2006
What a celebration on Christmas day for Lizzie to be celebrating with Jesus on his birthday. What a blessing this lady must have been to have stayed on this earth 116 years years but today her reward is great in Heaven
Doretha Banks-Niefer
December 13, 2006
Although I did not personally know the Bolden family or their descendants, I've followed the news who spoke of a woman who must have been a "Great Woman' because she was blessed with the gift of life for 116 years!!! Your loved one has left behind thousands of memories that will live in your hearts forever...Enjoy them. God bless you all and may the Grace of God be with you.
Cynthia Palmer-Hardy
December 13, 2006
A true Blessing from the all-mighty God.
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December 13, 2006
WHAT A BLESSING
JANICE KELLY
December 13, 2006
GOD JUST CALL HOME ANOTHER ANGEL TO BE WITH HIM. WHAT A BLESS TO LIVE TO BE 116 YEARS OLD. GOD REALLY BLESS THE BOLDEN FAMILY. GOD BE WITH THE BOLDEN FAMILY. JUST REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES AND BAD TIMES YOU HAVE. GOD WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN. MINE PRAYER ARE WITH THE BLODEN FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
DEBORAH BUSH
December 13, 2006
I AM MOVING ON TO A BRAND NEW PLACE FULL OF GOD'S DIVINE LOVE AND GRACE.THE BODY IN WHICH MY SOUL USED TO BE,BECAME TOO WEAK AND CONFINING TO ME.DO NOT MOURN FOR ME,NOR CRY OR GRIEVE GOD CALLED MY NAME;IT WAS MY TIME TO LEAVE,HOLD ME IN THE MEMORIES OF YOUR MIND AND YOUR HEART,AND EVEN IN DEATH WE WILL NOT PART....WHAT A BLESSING TO LIVE TO 116 YEARS ,TO THE FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU ALL I WILL REMEMBER YOU IN MY PRAYERS...TO MISS LIZZIE SERVANT OF THE LORD WELL DONE.
Tina
December 13, 2006
God bless you Lizzie, may you rest in peace.
My prayers go out to the family of Lizzie. To be given the gift of life is beautiful; to be given that gift for 116 yrs is amazing!
God bless you all.
Christy D
December 13, 2006
God bless your family Lizzie as they grieve for you at this most difficult time. To have lived to 116 what a blessing from above. May your family know that you are once again with your King.
PATRICK & VANIA
December 13, 2006
OUR PRAYERS TO THE BOLDEN FAMILY IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE FULFILLED LIFE OF THIS BEAUTIFUL ELIZABETH "LIZZIE" BOLDEN,FATHER GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
C W
December 13, 2006
Thoughts and Prayers goes to the family.
Gerry Bruce
December 13, 2006
God really blessed you and permitted you to witness so much change, what a wonderful life you must have had. Now you have been called home where there will be eternal blessings for you.
K. CALDWELL
December 13, 2006
WHAT A LIFE WELL LIVED, NOW THAT SHE HAS ENTERED INTO ETERNAL REST, WE ALL MUST TRAVEL THIS PATH ONE DAY, BE STRONG IN THE LORD AND THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT.
MISTY BIAS
December 13, 2006
IT'S A HONOR TO BE THE WORLD'S OLDEST WOMAN! YOU WILL BE IN HISTORY FOREVER. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY FOR ALL THE LONG YEARS YOU HAVE LIVED.
tina
December 13, 2006
God called and Ms. Lizzie answered.
Although Ms. Lizzie is gone, her life is a testimony as well as a celebration. I would like to say to the family that weeping endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
Merrylyn Weaver
December 13, 2006
How blessed your family (Boldens) is to have had Ms Lizzie for so many generations. Please accept my condolences. God bless you and eternal rest grant unto you, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bolden.
Fenêtre A. Peterson
December 13, 2006
May God Bless your family during this time of bereavement. My condolences to you all.
Jermaine Jenkins
December 13, 2006
The Lord shined a ray of light upon us. All praise to God as he carried his angel to the eternal paradise. Carry on his blessings through the word and his children here on Earth for we will meet again in the Kingdom with him by our side.
RANDY CUNNINGHAM
December 13, 2006
MAY THE LORD CONTINUE TO BLESS THE BOLDEN FAMILY, I TOO WANT TO SHARE IN CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND JOYOUSNESS OF THIS BEAUTIFUL LADY.
Betty Wheeler and family
December 13, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
PAT BOHANNON
December 13, 2006
I TOO,HEARD OF THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN FROM TOM JOYNER'S MORNING SHOW AND WANT TO SHARE IN THE HAPPINESS,CELEBRATING THE WONDERFUL LIFE OF THIS BEAUTIFUL LADY WITH HER FAMILY, MAY THE LORD CONTINUE TO BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU.
Darryl Johnson
December 13, 2006
To The Bolden Family:
May God Bless and keep you all in the time of your loss. Ms Bolden was truly blessed to be able enrich the lives of her family for over a century. I'm sure she had a wealth of knowledge that she has passed on to all that have come to know and love her. Hold on to the many treasured memories she has left with you all! God Bless
Volanta Harris-Mitchell
December 13, 2006
What blessing. A True gift to the world.
Dr. Jerry M. Fay
December 13, 2006
May the Lord keep you safe in His arms!
Katherine Knox
December 13, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
TaJuanna Smith
December 13, 2006
My grandmother is 92 years old and I can only imagine the joy and wisdom Ms. Lizzie has shared with countless people. God loves each of you and know that she is truly home with the Lord.
NKIMA PINCHON
December 13, 2006
EVEN THOUGH I DON'T KNOW ANY OF YOU, IT SADDENS MY HEART TO KNOW THAT YOU LOST SUCH A GREAT LADY. REMEMBER THE LOVE, THE LABOR AND THE LEGACY SHE LEFT BEHIND. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU
Tamela R Cooke
December 13, 2006
I heard about this wonderful angel of God, on the Tom Joyner radio show and felt commpelled, at her life and how she was honored to have been on this earth.
Bordon families, you have been truely blessed, to have had your mother, aunt, grand-mother, sister, here on earth for this lenght of time.
I hope the things she has shared with you and have taught you, you will pass on for generations to come. You should feel nothing bu happiness and joy, to have known this angel.
I will continue to pray for you all in this homegoing, for "Momma Lizzie!"
December 13, 2006
To the Bolden family:
My condolences to the family.Ms "Lizzie" lived a long life and that's a blessing.Hold on to the memories and remember that God is still in charge.
S. Taylor
December 13, 2006
To the family of The Honorable Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bolden: During your time of bereavement, do not weep... Ms. Bolden is gone to a beautiful place where there is no sorrow and pain. Ms. Bolden lived a wonderful, wonderful life. She is a legacy in itself and she will never be forgotten.
December 13, 2006
To the Bolden family. You all are truly blessed to have had Ms. Bolden in your lives for such a long time. My grandmother turned 90 on the 11th of this month and we are truly blessed to still have her in our lives. She is a healthy 90 year old. You all should be praising God for her life.
PG-W
December 13, 2006
May your belief in God and memories of your beloved be your comfort.
Praises to God...what great things He has done.
Be blessed!!!
eula gallman
December 13, 2006
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Linda
December 13, 2006
To the family:
Ms. Bolden was truly a blessing from God. May you find comfort in knowing that she is safe now and suffers no more. Remember, God Is Good.
Emma Walker
December 13, 2006
Cherish the memories as I am sure that they are many. May God bless the entire family.
December 13, 2006
God saw you growing weaker
Healing was not to be
So he wrapped his arms around you and whispered"Come with me"
-Author Unknown
May God be with you and yours!!!
LaTerrian Hutton
December 13, 2006
GOD bless you Mrs. Lizzie.
GWENDOLYN CARTER
December 13, 2006
WHAT A BLESSING,THANK GOD
Dale Simmons
December 13, 2006
Your angle is with the angles. God blessed her and continues to bless through you.
MELINDA NICHOLS
December 13, 2006
MELINDA MILLER NICHOLS-SAVANNAH,GA
Linda
December 13, 2006
Giving honor to GOD, to the precious Bolden's Family may your hearts be filled with love and joy. This is a time for the family to celebrate, I know your hearts are filled with sadness, but GOD will comfort you in your time of need. I didn''t know Ms Bolden, but she sounds like a remarkable lady. Be strong and may GOD continue to blessed the family.
Denee' Young-Ivey
December 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kathleen Allen-Hall
December 12, 2006
What a lucky family to have had someone for so long.People would love to know about her life and her stories after living for so long,they must be interesting. God Bless you all,we know Elizabeth walks with the Lord.
Adam Boyd
December 12, 2006
God Bless You
Denise Ozburn
December 12, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
Rev. Sandi Smith
December 12, 2006
To the family,
My Condolences to all of you. I have never read before where anyone had great-great-great-great grands. This was incredible to be able to read. What an extraordinary legacy! God bless you all and keep you.
candace
December 12, 2006
God Bless you all.
PRECIOUS TANKSLEY
December 12, 2006
I do not know your family but I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you all. althought she is such a blessed woman because she lived so long. I'm sure she will be missed. may God give you all strength.
Sandra Pryor
December 12, 2006
My prayers are with the family. Love You Nancy.
WAYNE & JEAN BUTLER
December 12, 2006
GOD BLESS THE BOLDEN FAMILY, BUT MOST OF ALL GOD BLESS MS. LIZZIE.
SHE HAS A CHANGE OF ADDRESS:
MS ELIZABETH 'LIZZIE' BOLDEN
65 HEAVENLY CIRCLE
GODS TOWN, HEAVEN
63049
P.S.DON'T HAVE A PHONE,BUT CAN ALWAYS CALL GOD, IF YOU DON'T KNOW THE NUMBER,READ THE BIBLE; IT'S LISTED ON EVERY PAGE.
Micheal L. Nesbitt
December 12, 2006
GOD BLESS YOU
MICHEAL L. NESBITT
CYNTHIA FRANKLIN-ROBINSON
December 12, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF HER FAMILY, U R SO LUCKY TO HAVE HER AROUND THIS LONG THANK GOD FOR THAT. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL.
Victoria Alevrofas
December 12, 2006
To the Bolden Family,
My deepest sympathies to your family. I am sure you know how blessed you all were with her presence. What a legacy she has left for all of us to follow. May she rest in peace.
Patricia Bolden
December 12, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mrs. John C. Ware
December 12, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
DARIES 1972
December 12, 2006
TO THE BOLDEN FAMILY: KEEP YOUR HEADS UP, SOME OF US WISH TO HAVE A MATRIACH IN OUR FAMILIES. YOU ALL WERE TRULY BLESSED.
STEPHANIE M
December 12, 2006
WOW, WHAT A LEGACY.
WANDA BINGHAM
December 12, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
juandra mccullough
December 12, 2006
TO MOTHER BOLDEN FAMILY; GOD HAS REALLY SHINE ON MOTHER BOLDEN, AND SHE MUST HAVE BEEN A GREAT PERSON IN JESUS EYES THAT WHY SHE GOT TO BE HERE THIS LONG. SHE IS WITH JESUS AND HER MOTHER ONCE AGAIN. I AM A PERSON THAT SAY THIS CLIPPING ?
matthew simon
December 12, 2006
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
**pEAchEs** sAndOvAl
December 12, 2006
R.I.P
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bolden
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Belle Griffin
December 12, 2006
Thy good and faithful servant. May you continue to rest in God's Eternal Kingdom.
john and betty griffin
December 12, 2006
MOMMY LIZZIE,YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A ANGEL TO US.THE LOVE YOU GIVE TO US WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.WE WILL TRULY MISS YOU,BUT GOD KNOWS BEST. OUR LOVE FOR YOU WILL NEVER END.REST IN PEACE.WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.JOHN AND BETTY GRIFFIN
December 12, 2006
Washington Hospital Cnt, DC
Rest in peace!
Brenda Ganious-Smith
December 12, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tami
December 12, 2006
Rest In Peace Ms. Bolden.Your Job Is Done Here. 1Love
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