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Elizabeth Naomi Bolling
Elizabeth Naomi Bolling
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Elizabeth Bolling Obituary
BOLLING (nee Kestner), founding member and retired clergy of Maranatha House Ministries. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Tilmon Bolling; devoted mother of Betty Holdorf and her husband Louis, Tim Bolling and his wife, Phyllis, Renee Miller and her husband, Richard and the late Naomi Pearl Bolling; dear sister of Ada Hicks. Also survived by seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Friends may call at the Maranatha House, 3 Bowleys Quarters Road (at Eastern Avenue) Middle River, MD 21220 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral Service on Saturday, at 1 PM in Maranatha House. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Elizabeth and Thomas Bolling's names to: The Stained Glass Fund at Maranatha House will be appreciated. Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A
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Stephanie Murphy
May 4, 2008
Well it has almost been a year and I still miss you so much. I miss our talks and your hugs and i miss all the encouragement you always had for me and everyone you talked to. I love you and miss you so very much!
Audre Cullum
July 2, 2007
We recently had a Bolling family reunion on the Sunday after Father's day and the one thing that was missing from our reunion was Aunt Betty....even though last year she wasn't able to be there because of her health we still knew that she was home praying that we were enjoying ourselves.....Aunt Betty I will miss seeing your smiling face at family get togethers and those hugs like we hadn't seen each other in hours instead of months or years....I truly respect everything you stood for and love your always.
Audre
Vicki Sines
June 3, 2007
I was one of her kids maybe not in blood, but everyone was one of her kids and you just knew that the minute you met Grandmom. She was truly a treasure. After reading all the entries that other people have written in this book I realized one very important thing . We should all strive to be like Grandmom. That is what she was teaching us each and every day of her life. If everyone she touched touches someone else along the way then her legacy lives on to spead the good news of the Lord.To be there for each other.To love one another.We can continue to make the world a better place thru Jesus the way it is suppose to be. Thank you to Tim, Betty & Renee for sharing your Mom with all of us.
Kelli Krulock
May 27, 2007
They say you meet everyone in your life for a reason and 7 years ago my boyfriend and I had no idea that we were on a journey to meet grandmom. It's been 4 years since she bound us together as husband and wife in front of the lord, and all I can think about is how enriched our lives have been because of Grandmom. We will never forget her stories of her life shared with the lord and how dedicated she was to spreading his word. Grandmom: Every heart that has been touched with your love will carry on your passion for jesus and showing others how to let him guide you through this life and into the next.
As I read all of the testiments to your life I need no further explaination on how to continue my life without you; I realize that your still here watching over all of us.
Till we meet again...OXOXOX Kelli,Grant, and Grant Jr.
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Suzann Conway
May 25, 2007
Grandmom, I am so happy to have had you in my life. YOU were my teacher,reminding me to be patient God always listens, guidence to see situation in a diffrent aspect and cheerleader convincing me that I can do it. When ever I needed you, you were never too busy. I understand that you realize how much you mean to me but word just don't seem to describe the inpact you had on me. Thank you for always praying with & for me and having such great hope for Eric & me to make it. Catherine Diane will be raised to know her Grandmom. Her special grandmom Bolling.
BETTY HOLDORF
May 17, 2007
MY MOM WAS THE MOST GIVING PERSON I EVER HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO KNOW. SHE WAS MANY THINGS TO MANY PEOPLE.SHE WAS A SAFE HAVEN TO ALL THAT NEEDED SOMEONE TO COMFORT AND PRAY FOR THEM. SHE FREELY SHARED JESUS WITH EVERYONE SHE MET.THANK YOU MOM FOR ALL THAT YOU TAUGHT ME AND FOR LIVING YOUR LIFE THE WAY YOU TAUGHT.YOU WERE A WONDERFUL WOMAN OF GOD,MY BEST FRIEND.I AM SO PROUD TO BE YOUR DAUGHTER. YOU ARE MISSED.I PRAY THAT I CAN BE THE KIND OF GRANDMOTHER TO MY GRAND CHILDREN YOU WERE TO ALL WHO CALLED YOU GRANDMA
Bradlee Gorrera
May 15, 2007
Granny... that word was and still is very close to my heart. I was with my granny until the day that she passed, the night we got the news that she had went home to be with the Lord, I had just gotten home from her house in MD. For some reason I could NOT cry... I thought for a second and said to my mom,"is it wrong that I am not crying?" But as I thought about it later I answered my own question, I said no of course it's not wrong! Then I thought back to the warm, comforting words that she said to me, "Brad, I don't want you to cry for me, because I will be in the place I have wanted to be for a very long time." Then she said I love you! I just kept playing those words over in my head and that helped me so much during that period of time. Granny was a very special woman and I loved her so much and was very honored to call her my great-grandmother. I will miss her very much and I know for a fact that we will be reunited in heaven once more, of course so I can perform a number from CHITTY, CHITTY,BANG,BANG and THE WIZARD OF OZ for you again, I AM JUST PLAYING! I love you a lot and can't wait to see you again some day.
Vanessa Blake
May 15, 2007
I will miss my Grandma very much. She had a true appreciation for the little things in life and a huge capacity for loving people. I will miss her stories and making dinner for her. I never had the opportunity to know my real grandmother but Grandma Bolling always made me feel like her own granddaughter and filled the void like no one else could have. I hope that I can share the love of Jesus, which was so evident in her life, with my family and the people of the island of Grenada and the rest of the world.
Sherry Cantow
May 15, 2007
I would like first to extend my
sympathy to the entire Bolling family and all of Betty's many friends.
She was a true "roll model"!
She will be truly missed...
Paula Ann
May 15, 2007
Granny, I love you more than words can say. Although I couldn't stand and speak during your services, my heart was overjoyed to hear the testimonies of your constant love and devotion to God and his ministry that he entrusted to you. My heart is so full of things I want to say, but I will reserve some for our reunion. You were my rock and I will miss you - even though I didn't see you as much as I should have, you were always in my heart and I hope I made that abundantly clear while you were here. You were always there for us when we were growing up and during some of the most difficult times of our lives, you taught us to depend on God. You inspired me to be a faithful servant of God and to be a good mom and wife. I truly hope I made you proud. My prayer is that I can touch lives with the same annointing you did. I know the crown that awaited you is beautiful and full. I will miss you until we meet again. I love you!
Jeanne McCrobie
May 14, 2007
What and amazing lady. I met Mom Through my wonderful sister in-law Renee over 17 years ago. She has left behind a legacy that will carry trough the ages. I love you mom
Phyllis Bolling
May 13, 2007
I'm blessed because my mom-in-law was always more of a mom. She always told me she couldn't love me more if I were her own, but then, she loved everyone like her own. She did always introduce me as her daughter though. I've been thinking of all I've learned from her through the years. 1.Her simple faith. If God's word said it, He spoke to her or showed her something, that was it, no questions, no wavering, period. Simple. And you know, God always came through. 2.Forgiveness, need I say more? 3.Listen and wait on the Lord. 4.Sometimes you have to step out in faith, believing. 5.Stop taking back what you gave the Lord to handle. 6.Humility. 7.Obedience is greater than sacrifice.
I know Mom's unconditional love, patience, and the example she set before me is what led me to the Lord and I will be forever grateful. Wow, what a role model. I pray I'll continue to learn and grow so I can have the assurance Mom had. I love her and will miss her so much. Can't wait to see her and my own mom in heaven!
Stephanie Moore
May 13, 2007
I only met granny a few times but you could tell that she was a very loving woman. If there's one thing I do know, she's home where she wants to be and I know that she is very excited and happy to be there. My heart goes out to the family and friends but we all know she's still watching over all of us.
Robin Reheard
May 13, 2007
i will miss my great granny very much! i loved her, and granny altthough your not here, you will always be in my heart. and i sang your favorite song in church, and i know you heard me in heaven! i hope your having fun! and someday we will be reunited!
Kathy Jones
May 13, 2007
I hope I find my way to heaven so I can be with you and mom and Unc. I love and miss you all so much! My grandson Ethan asked if you were in heaven now, and I said there was no place she would rather be if should couldn not be here with us! I love you so much!
Deborah Smith
May 12, 2007
Aunt Betty We are so proud to have been able to call her that! You have touched my life from the beginning! My children knew she loved them from the first time they meet her! My husband loved Aunt Betty and Unc. like his own or better. I see you kissing Jesus on the cheek and dancing with Unc. Until we meet again. Love Deb, Mike, Calah, MJ, and Charity
Stephanie Murphy
May 12, 2007
My granny was the most loving honest person. Anyone who met her was privileged to have met one of Gods ANGELS. She loved all people and also loved being around babies. I thank God for allowing her to have spent time with my son her great-great grandson. She loved his curly blond hair and called him our miracle baby. When he had surgery on his head I know granny was praying her heart out for him. I will miss our talks, our hugs, our kisses, but most of all I will miss her as the whole person. I pray that God allows me to be the same kind of woman my granny was.
Granny,
Hunter, Jason, and I love you and will miss you more than words could say. Thank you for all your hard work for everything God wanted you to do, and all you have done for me.
Always in our heart and never forgotten,
love you,
Stephanie
May 12, 2007
Betty was like a mother to me. She was always there when I needed prayer, day or night. She taught me alot about the Lord. I will forever be thankful for her being a part of my life. She was a very loving and forgiving person. She had the greatest give of all 1 Corthians 13. Love, and that is what life is all about. Thank you Jesus for sending her to me. Wanda Blake Chase MD.
Adam Kozlowski
May 12, 2007
Aunt Betty You will be missed by all of us. Ill never forget the fun times. We will all see u on the other side. Love You
MICHELE Shumaker/ REHEARD
May 11, 2007
I will miss my granny so much, I am very happy for her because I know that she is where she wants to be, where she has lived her whole life to be, in the arms of her King Jesus. Granny was like my second mom, always making me feel so special. I will miss you granny. I love you. Tell grandpop I love him too. (of course I do) :)
Shirley Herlth-Robinson
May 11, 2007
It was about 5 years ago when I met this little lady called "Grandmom", as she is affectionally known by so many. While she may have been small in stature, she was huge in the love of Christ, and when she spoke, everyone listened. Sometimes talking to her, you felt as if you were talking to Gods' personal messenger. I have never met anyone even close to Grandmom. Everytime I had the chance to talk with her, I can say I never felt the same afterwards. She was truly a lessing to everyone who had the opportunity to know her. When it comes to unconditional love, she was truly the "Mother". I just know I will miss her so very much. I know the bells were ringing, and the angels were singing when Grandmom went home. Grandmom......I am going to miss you, but I know we will all be together again someday, praising, and worshiping, and sitting at the footstool of Christ. I'm blowing you a kiss Grandmom, till we meet again.........I Love you !!!!!
Barbara Pine
May 11, 2007
My introduction to Mrs. Bolling was, "This is Grandmom Bolling". In the four years I have known this beautiful woman, she has been the truest of "Grandmoms". She has always greeted me with a smile that said, "I couldn't be happier to see you!" She always hugged me and listened to every word I said (with an understanding smile). Her conversations were filled with encouragement and inspiration. She was a bride of Christ in her life and greeted our Lord in heaven with the purest of hearts.
Grandmom Bolling, you will be missed, but I rejoice for you. Until we meet again . . . for all eternity.
Rick Twigg
May 11, 2007
Elizabeth was my Aunt Betty!! What a fabulous, God fearing woman she was. Always a smile, hug and encouraging word. She loved Jesus and others and it showed! I will miss her greatly but look forward to rejoicing with her and Uncle Tommy (her beloved husband who has preceded her) in heaven. My prayers are with the family who I know miss her but are comforted in KNOWING where she is!!
Renee Miller
May 11, 2007
My mom was truly a beautiful person inside and out. She loved everyone she met and everyone loved her. She was the epitome of God's unconditional love. Her constant prayer was that everyone she had ever come in contact with would come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. She was my mom and my best friend.
Cathi Ollivierre / Caponiti
May 10, 2007
M's Betty was a very kind and sweet person when I was growing up and had problems she and her daughter Renee would always try to keep me walking a stright line. When everybody else gave up they didn't. She was much love and will never be forgotten. With much love
Mark Groff
May 9, 2007
My deepest sympathy to your families,she was one of the sweetest people I've ever met.
Jessica
May 9, 2007
You have made such a lasting impression on me for the rest of my life. I've never met a kinder, sweeter person. I love the way you would stick up for my Bongo and tell me what a good "mommy" I am to him. I will take care of your Tommy for all my days. I miss you and will see you again in heaven.
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