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Wanda Bolen Obituary

BOLEN Wanda J. Bolen, age 60, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2005. Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Ida Crum; sister, Sara Scott; and brother, Truman Crum. Survived by husband of 39 years, Homer Bolen; son, Anthony Bolen and his daughter, Skyler; daughter, Melissa (Jack Stetler) Bolen; sister, Wilda Collier; brothers, Lawrence (Bonnie), Raymond (Sue), and Louis "Jr." (Loretta) Crum; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2005 at SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., where friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in her memory. To email condolences visit www.schoedinger.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Apr. 29, 2005.

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Julie Miller

May 1, 2005

Homer, Tony and Melissa.

I really don't know what to say, cause I am feeling somewhat the same way you guys are feeling. And I know nothing anyone can do to make things better. But to let you guys know that I am thinking of you. And I am here for you if you need me.



I feel like I lost my best friend. I loved her so much. I am going to miss talking to her everyday on the phone. She was like a mother to me. And she taught me so much in life that I will never forget. We had a special bond that I will never forget. And she always treated me as one of her own children. I miss the long rides Melissa and Wanda and I use to go on and goof off and laugh until we couldn't breath. I miss those days. The countless hours on the phone talking and gosiping about everything and everyone. :) And listening to her stories about different parts of her life. I don't know what I am going to do when I need to know something. I don't know who I am going to call to ask now.



Skyler is having a hard time understanding everything. But she will be fine. She was very lucky to have a grandmother like Wanda. She was crazy about that little girl. And Skyler was crazy about her maw maw Wanda. She would make up silly stories when she would stay all night with her and she would come home and tell me about them. She would have done anything for her. I keep telling Skyler that she is looking over her. And she will always be with us and in our hearts. Love, Julie and Skyler

Teresa Toohey

April 30, 2005

I didn't know Wanda very well but I knew her well enough to know she was a very caring, wonderful person. I am Skyler's second cousin and Skyler loved her mawmaw Wanda very much. I know she's in a better place now but I will pray for Skyler, Melissa, Tony and Homer as I know this time will be very difficult for them.

Carolyn (Sue) Haddox (Collier)

April 29, 2005

I know the Angles in Heaven are laughing now because you always made me and mom(Wilda Collier) laugh whenever we had the pleasure of your company; we are crying now since the Lord called you away and the pain of losing you is so great. There will always be an empty place in our hearts now that you're gone.

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