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MARY BOLES Obituary
She was born in Elizabeth, Louisiana to Adelaide and John Furlow. She lived many years in Rayville and was a resident of Monroe for the last 27 years.
Elegant and simple, Catherine always had an eye for fashion. She loved shopping, traveling, playing bridge, gardening and her church. Above all, "Meme" enjoyed time spent with her family and friends and would consider her children, grandchildren, and g reat grandchildren her greatest accomplishment.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, William Russell "Billy" Boles.
She is survived by her 4 children and their spouses, Linda and George Campbell, Diane and Walter Kirtland, Janet and Scott Crawford, Bill and Christine Boles. She is survived by 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Grandchildren are Catherine Campbell Creed, and her husband, Christian, Allyson Campbell Young and her husband, Lewis, Joseph Patrick Campbell, and his wife Christina, George Mennon Campbell, William Boles Kirtland, Mason Daniel Kirtland, Matthew Wesley Chambers, Catherine Holland Crawford, William Russell Boles, III, Christopher Evan Boles and Jonathan Joseph Reitzell Boles. Great grandchildren are Catherine Neal Creed, Christian Campbell Creed, John Wesley Chambers and Dayton Patrick Campbell and her special niece, Susan Mitchell Neal, and her husband Hibbett and her devoted dog, Fluff.
Pallbearers will be her adult grandsons, Mennon Campbell, Patrick Campbell, Billy Kirtland, Mason Kirtland, Matthew Chambers, Christian Creed, Lewis Young and her longtime employee and friend, Kenneth Reed.
Honorary pallbearers will be her close friends, Yvonne Anderson, Pat Bagwell, Jeannine Cannon, Betty Hastings, Jane Hayden, Delores Johnson, Mary Lee King, Mary McConathy, Jeannie Ryan and all of her Rayville Bridge Club companions.
Her presence in our lives will be greatly missed and we are honored to have shared in her life.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to M.D. Anderson, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Masur Museum, 1400 South Grand, Monroe, LA 71202 or the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Monroe, LA.
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Memories and Condolences
for MARY BOLES
Michelle LeBlanc
October 1, 2010
Mrs. Janet and family, I am sorry about your loss. My prayers are being sent in your time of need. May God comfort you and the family at this time. Michelle LeBlanc
Marie Giardina
October 1, 2010
Janet,
We are very sorry for your loss. Like you, we have lost both of our parents and fully understand what you are experiencing. Know that, especially in this difficult time, you are embraced and loved. Know that your parents will always be with you in your thoughts and actions. Let your mother's spirit fill the empty space in your heart and manifest herself through you.
Love,
Marie and Maureen
Rene
September 30, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you at this time of loss. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for allowing me to help in the care of Mrs. Catherine. May God Bless You All.
Wanda Smith Templeton
September 29, 2010
Janet,
I am sorry to hear about your mother's passing. May your memories bring you peace and comfort now, and in the days to come.
Lawrence Pugh
September 29, 2010
Dear Linda, Diane, Janet and Bill,
I am so sorry to learn of Catherine's passing. My mother let me know yesterday that she'd seen it in the Baton Rouge paper.
She was a lovely, classy lady who was always very gracious to me .
I feel fortunate to have known her and all your family.
My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
I know she will live on in your memories as she will in mine.
With all good wishes,
Lawrence Pugh
Myrtle Dorsey
September 28, 2010
Dear Janet,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. You have been in my thoughts lately. Please know that I understand your loss. I extend my condolences and my prayers to you and your family.
Your lifetime of memories will always be with you.
If there is anything that I can do, please do not hesitate to let me know.
Sincerely,
Myrtle
September 28, 2010
Dear Boles Family So Sorry for your loss had the pleasure of knowing a true Southern Lady Prayers are with you.Dianne Evans Tucker
September 27, 2010
DEAR JANET, KELLY TOLD ME ABOUT YOUR MOM PASSING AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO PLEASE CALL ME.LOVE JO JO
September 27, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss. Your mom was a gracious southern lady. Love to you all. Ann Sims Fields
Fr. Bayhi
September 27, 2010
Dear Janet and Scott,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. I pray that the same God who gave you such a mother will be the same God to console you in your loss.
Fr. Bayhi
September 27, 2010
Mr. Campbell I am sorry for the loss of your mother. I am praying for your family during the loss of your loved one. Former employee of American Bank and First American Bank. Sincerely Delores R. Harris
September 27, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. May your precious memories give you comfort, and may knowing she is in the presence of God give you peace.
Love in Christ,
Karen Duvall-Darling and family
Melda Silk
September 27, 2010
The Silk Family, Melda, Bruce, Suzette and Leigh Anne would like to express condolences to your family for the loss of Catherine. We share fond memories of Catherine, Billy and children when they lived in Rayville. She was a gracious and true southern lady. We will always treasure these memories during these years. Mrs. Allen (Melda) Silk Phillipias 1:3
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