Gaffney - Edith "Edie Lou" Lamb Bolin, 73, of Gaffney, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026. She was born on January 4, 1953. Edith found joy in life's simple pleasures. She loved listening to football games on the radio, especially cheering on the Carolina Gamecocks and faithfully following her beloved Gaffney Indians on Friday nights. She had a deep love for animals, particularly her cherished cat, Toby, who brought her much comfort and companionship.
She is survived by her son, Steven Wayne Bolin II (Kristen) of Gaffney; and her daughter, Luanne Neal (Chad) of Gaffney. She was a grandmother to four grandchildren, Steven Wayne Bolin III (Sasha) of Gaffney, Cele Ray of Saluda, Summer Hamrick of Gaffney, and Charlotte Neal of Spartanburg. Edith was also blessed with two great-grandchildren, Lina and Sutton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Wayne Bolin Sr., her mother, Edith Lamb, and father, Rudy Lamb.
The family will have a private graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Meals on Wheels of Gaffney.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Edith's longtime friend, Mary Julia Roberts, for her unwavering dedication, kindness, and friendship to Edie throughout the years.
Edith will be remembered for her love of family and the quiet joys that made her life meaningful.
The Gaffney location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the Bolin family.
A Book of Memories is available at www.GordonMortuary.com.
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Ann Wheat
February 2, 2026
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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Nathan Mathis
February 2, 2026
Not sure where to start. Edie was so special to me during our school years. We grew up together with days on a school bus traveling down the road of life. I'm sorry I did not get a chance to tell her goodbye. She will always be in my heart.
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