Elizabeth “Betty” Bolton, 69, of Tampa, FL, passed away on July 6, 2012.
Born in Apalachicola, FL, she has been Vice President and Bookkeeper of Progressive Corp. Property Management in Tampa for 29 years. She attended Fowler Avenue Baptist Church, Temple Terrace, FL and was a longtime member of Tampa Bay Antique Vehicle Assoc. She enjoyed traveling through the mountains, as well as what she and her husband laughingly referred to as "one tank trips." She was first and foremost a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her greatest pleasure was her family.
Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Jon C. Bolton, Sr.; two sons, William of Tampa and Jon C., II of Oviedo, FL; daughter, Jill of Tampa; mother, Valerie McCarthy of TN; two brothers, Joel and William “Bill” McCarthy of Tampa; sister, Donna Brown of Greenville, TN; and six grandchildren.
Family will receive friends at 10 AM on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 with Services beginning at 11 AM at Fowler Avenue Baptist Church, 6161 E. Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace, 33617. A Graveside service will follow at 2 PM at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell.
In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to a charity of choice.
Please sign the guestbook below.
Not only have I lost my mother but my best friend as well, already I miss seeing you and telling you I love you with all my heart. Today God has another Angel and I look forward to the day when I can see your smiling face and hear you laugh again, your loving son….Rick
My sister, my best friend. I’ve already reached for the phone to call you. How I will miss those calls and your sweet laughter. I know you have reached that beautiful shore a bit ahead of me and that you are rejoicing with our Lord and with family. Keep your eyes on the shore for someday I will be there too! I love you with all my heart!
Jon and family our deepest sympathy.
Grandma Betty was awesome. I loved cuttin out comics and makin books out of them with her. She would tell me stories and put curlers in my hair. I never once saw a frown on her face. Boy, am I gonna miss her. I love you Grandma Betty, I’ll always be “your girl”
I didn’t really know that much about Grandma Betty. But I never saw her angry or mad. I loved seeing her at the hospital with the laughs. I’m really going to miss her.
Jon, so sorry to hear of your loss. You & family will be in my prayers. Scarlet
I will be praying for you and your family.
Judy Deal Clark
Jon, we are so sorry to hear about Betty’s passing. We will keep you and her in our prayers. Take care
Judy & Tony
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. If there is anything that we can do to help you know that we are as close as your phone.
Carole & Rod
My deepest sympathy to all the famiy. She was a blessing to know.
Betty’s smile will certainly be missed at Fowler Avenue Baptist Church. She was such a nice lady and we pray the Lord will give Jon and family members strength to endure this sad time. May God Bless you and give you the assurance that someday we will see Betty in Heaven.
know that you are in our prayers and if you need us [please call].the road of death is really hard to deal with. only the Lord can get us thru. love george & jean
John,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Tom
I am stunned with this news… I met Elizabeth a couple of years ago… Lovely personality, easy going mild and soft spoken… She for sure will be missed by many….
Jon and family,
We just met a little over a year ago at the Tampa Bay Antique Automobile Assoc but enjoyed seeing you both at the cruise ins, meetings and other activities. We will be praying for God’s perfect peace for you and the family. Be comforted by the good memories and knowing that she is in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus. In Christian Love, Bob and Sandy McIntyre
Jon,
I am so sorry for your loss. Will be praying the Lord gives you and your family the strengh to endure this time of grief.
Bunny
God has another angel. God bless you. John you and family are in my prayers.{LEE]
We are sorry to hear about betty. we know she is in a better place with our Lord. We will keeep you and your family in our prayers. May god bless you and your family.
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You are both very special people in our lives.
Jon,
My condolences on Betty’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jon, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear wife Betty. I am wishing you and your family comfort and peace during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy, Michelle
I close my eyes as I wipe a tear.
I just keep wishing you were still here.
I will hold all the memories deep in my heart.
Through these memories will never part.
I close my eyes as I wipe a tear.
I just keep wishing this pain would disappear.
I didn’t get the chance to say my last good-bye.
I just didn’t think you could ever die.
I close my eyes as I wipe a tear.
All of your love I will always hold near.
In my heart and my mind I will never be alone.
When my time comes……
I will meet you in heaven!
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU!
Jon, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Jon,
So sorry to hear of your loss and you have my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Thinking of you.
Thinking of you at your time of lose. Leroy & Deloris Glaze
Jon and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Remember the good times yall had together to keep your wife’s smile with all of you.
Bill & Sandy Pearce
Betty,it is with mixed feelings that I write this. I am so happy that you are with the Lord and not in pain anymore. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed the last few months of your life with you. I truly cherish those phone calls and visits. The kids loved you dearly and talk of you often. Thank you for loving Jon so much and taking care of him. We miss him greatly but are pleased that you are together again. I see your smiling faces…Bobbi Lynn Bolton