Name: Visitation for JOY HULL BOLTE
Start: 2020-01-17T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-01-17T19:00:00.000Z
Location: J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Petersburg Chapel

Joy Hull Bolte, 90, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Joy was born on May 11, 1929, in Ft. Myers, Florida, to Nina Newton Hull and Lucius Chapman Hull. She was a beloved sister, wife, mother, friend, and teacher.
Joy grew up the oldest of two sisters. She cherished a special bond with her sister Jo. Joy attended Westhampton College of the University of Richmond, where she majored in English and competed on the women's field hockey team. While there, Joy met Mary Holloway, who became a lifelong friend.
Shortly after graduating, Joy moved to Dinwiddie, VA, where she met the love of her life, Carlton B. Bolte. The two married on July 12, 1952, in Richmond, Virginia, and remained happily married for over 37 years until Carlton's death in 1989. They raised three children: two stubborn sons and an amazing daughter.
Joy was a devoted teacher for nearly 40 years. She spent the bulk of her career teaching high school English at Dinwiddie County Senior High School, where she was also the senior class sponsor. Over the years, Joy influenced thousands of students.
After retirement, Joy spent her time volunteering for various organizations and enjoying her favorite pastimes: reading and being with her grandchildren. Regardless of the physical distance, she always found time and ways to be a significant part of her grandchildren's lives.
Joy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Blandford and Kim Bolte of Wake Forest, NC; her daughter Bobbi Jo Erb of Anchorage, AK; her three grandchildren Donna Joy Estes (Adam) of Powhatan, VA, Laura Joy Erb of Anchorage, AK, and Grayson Bolte of Wake Forest; her great-grandson Mason Estes of Powhatan, VA; her sister Jo Mitchell (Jack); and many nephews, nieces, cousins, former students, and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Carlton B. Bolte, Sr. and her son Deke Bolte.
Family visitation will begin at 1:00 on Friday, January 17, 2020, immediately followed by the memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Both will take place at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will be at Southlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (https://alzfdn.org/). Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for JOY BOLTE

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6 Entries

Hazel Coleman

February 15, 2020

May you rest in God's perfect peace, Mrs. Bolte. I remember you from Dinwiddie County Senior High School. Class of 1973. Condolences to your family and friends.

Connir Bridendine

January 20, 2020

Joy Bolte was one of my very favorite teachers. She was kind, considerate and loving. She always encouraged me to do my best. She was my champion and helped me learn to believe in myself and increase my self esteem. I loved being around her. After high school and throughout college, I would go to visit her whenever I could. Throughout her lifetime, she would send me notes and cards. I love Joy Bolte. She was one of the very best. My prayers are with you all as you rejoice in Joys entry into heaven while having to start a new chapter in your life without her. Blessings to you all. Love, Connie Ferrell Brisendine

Deborah Allgood

January 19, 2020

Joy Bolte was the teacher that made the difference. Every day she was engaged with each of us. She inspired me and believed in my writing. She motivated me to be more than I ever thought I could. She entered my writing into contests and she was truly proud of my successes. It's been so many years since I have seen her. The exact date was August 30, 1986. She was the mistress of ceremonies at my wedding. She gave my husband and Me our very first Christmas ornament As a married couple 33 years ago. We still hang it on our tree to this day. It is so dear to my heart. I love you Mrs Joy Bolte and I thank you for believing in me as a student and loving me as a person. I have never forgotten you and I never will. My deepest sympathies to your family. Rest well and thank you for caring so very much about me.

Thomasine Bolling Hill

January 18, 2020

She was a great colleague and a genuinely good person. Peace and blessings to your family.

Ronald Hartman

January 17, 2020

Fond memories of a special person and teacher that I will always remember and respect.

Fontellia Browder Yated

January 16, 2020

Mrs. Bolte was such a wonderful teacher and I will never forget how she played a vital role in my education. Bobbi Jo I will be praying for you and your family. (Fontellia Browder Yates )

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