Doris Elaine Bolden

Doris Elaine Butler Bolden was born on September 30, 1947 to Elsie Emma Lee Butler and William Howard Jones in Preston, Maryland. She departed her earthly journey on Thursday, November 16, 2023, surrounded by her children. She was educated in the Caroline County Public School System and was a graduate of Colonel Richardson High School. Doris married Vance Bolden, Sr. on June 24, 1967. They have five children. At a young age, Doris joined Coppins African Methodist Episcopal Church in Preston, Maryland. She renewed her Baptism on July 2, 2023. Doris was a member of the Preston Circuit Senior Choir and volunteered her services during church events, Homecoming and Woman’s Day. Doris worked at various places throughout her life/career. They included Country Pride (now Amick Farms), Airpax and Century Seals, from where she retired. She also picked up a part-time job at the Quality Inn in Easton, Maryland, to meet family needs. Doris was always available to lend a helping hand. She was a caregiver, babysitter to her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her children and grandchildren were always her first priority. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, William Jones, Donald Butler, James Butler, and Larry Sharpe and Mable Jones, and in-laws, George Bolden and Harvey and Florence Evans. Also, three sisters-in-law, Etta Butler, Thelma Butler, Brenda Evans and one brother-in-law, Harvey Evans. Doris is survived by her children Marchelle and her husband Timothy Thompson; Vanette and her husband, Walter Smith, Shervon, Vance, Jr. and Rhonda Bolden. She also leaves to mourn her loss her grandchildren; Brendan, Briana, Alexis and Maniya and a great granddaughter, Amina and an adopted granddaughter, Shanita Farrare. Doris’ siblings surviving her are Ferman (Mary) Butler, Sr.; Deborah Jones, H. Vanessa Jones, Jonie Dixon and Sadie Jones, as well as in-laws, Rosie Sharpe, Faye Stanley, Beverly (Albert, Sr.) Holmes, Vincent (Sheila) Evans, Bruce (Melanie) Evans, Vaughn Evans, Sr., and Booker (Anita) Evans and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Acknowledgements The family of the late Doris E. Bolden wish to express their sincere gratitude to all for sharing our sorrow. A special thank you to her sister, Sadie, who served as her primary caregiver and Candice Roberts for her unwavering support. We acknowledge, with appreciation, the many, many comforting messages and acts of kindness extended to us during our bereavement. May God bless and keep each of you in his tender care. Special thanks to Bennie Smith Funeral Home and many others for their professional services.

Doris Elaine Bolden

September 30, 1947 - November 16, 2023