Julie Smith Bolton, 61, of Grant, Alabama, was unexpectedly taken from us on June 7th, 2019. She was born to parents Hurshall and Sherry Smith on September 21st, 1957 in Tucson, AZ.
A loving mother and homemaker, Julie was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends, most especially over the holidays. An avid reader, she collected an extensive home library over her life. She was always happy and uplifting and her greatest joy came from spending time with family, especially with her grandchildren who always looked forward to their time with her. She graduated from DAR High School in 1975.
Julie married her husband of over 40 years, John A. Bolton, on September 28th, 1978 at her parents’ home in Grant, Alabama. Together they raised 3 children: Chris Bolton, Sandy Benson, and Michael Bolton.
Julie is survived by her children and their spouses Chris (Lenida) Bolton, Sandy (Jason) Benson, Michael (Rose) Bolton, her parents Hurshall and Sherry Smith, siblings Gina Brown (Tim), Bret Smith (John), and Bryan Smith, seven grandchildren: Siehra Bolton, Jaxon Benson, Lily Bolton, Alex Bolton, Caraleigh Benson, Naomi Benson, Iris Bolton, and one great grandson: Hudson Wright.
Visitation will be Tuesday 5:00 to 8:00 pm June 11th, 2019 at New Hope Funeral Home -2500 Oak Grove Rd New Hope, AL 35760. Services will be held at New Hope Funeral Home Chapel, Wednesday at 3:00 pm June 12th, 2019.
Interment will be in Walker Cemetery-90 Hebron School Rd, Grant AL 35747 followed by a reception at the adjacent Hebron Community Center.
