Margaret Virginia Bolan, (nee Murphree) age 87, passed away on Tuesday July 19, 2016 with family at her side due from a accidental fall on July 4th. She was born in Holly Pond, Alabama in Cullman County, Nov. 11, 1928. A resident of Joliet for the past 45 years.
Preceded in death by her loving daughter, Rita V. Parker; her parents, James Ollie and Katie Minnie Morene (nee Mabrey) Murphree; one sister, Theresa Aldon Laney; two brothers, Brenice Ardell and Alman Glenn “Billy” Murphree.
She is survived by her companion of the last 19 years, Joe Martinez; four daughters, Loretta G. (Richard) Umbarger, Barbara M. (Ranny) Lott, Glenda M. Mason, Janice F. (Mark) Orsini; and four sons, Byron L. (Chris), Rex V., Gordon B. (Sara) and Gregory A. (Jackie Borunda) Bolan; 19 grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; five sisters, Hellice Lillian (late William “Gurley”) White, Jimmie Jacqulon (late Alton “Lavon”) Martin, Nettie Daulene Mattox, Jayne Nan (Ronnie Dale) Turner and Susan Claudette (Tom) Hatchett; and two brothers, Wendell Oliver (Leasia Denise) and Terry Morris (Elizabeth “Joyce” Murphree.
Also her caregiver, Fabiola; her dog Cookie; numerous family members and friends.
Visitation will be Sunday July 24, 2016, 5 to 8 p.m. Visitation Monday, July 25, 2016, 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, 255 County Road 1435. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery, Holly Pond. Cullman, AL (256) 734-0208.
