Rochester, NY: Juanita Bolton, (Nita) devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and neighbor passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24th, 2020 following a long battle with cancer. Like everything she took on, she fought the good fight with courage, dignity and a quiet belief in her God, whom she prayed to and cherished solemnly her whole life.
Bolton was born Warnell Givens in Brockton, Georgia. She and her two siblings Alberta and Jimmie (who have both passed on), had a hard-knock life right from the start. Abandoned by both parents (Jimmie & Blanche), she took on a hard-outer shell to ward off the many trials and tribulations that would later befall her. But beneath that stern exterior, lay a good, loving and giving woman.
A hard worker, she took pride in her years of service at Rochester Products and later Cape Canaveral and the Wilmorite Corporation. When she wasn’t working on the job, she was working at home; cooking, cleaning, decorating, reading, and engaging in political programs. A lover of music and movies, she took pride in her home and found solace and comfort in those past times. An impeccable dresser, she would later teach herself to sew and to use the computer. In fact, she was self-taught in most things and accomplished every task she set her mind to with the utmost precision and determination.
Above everything, Mrs. Bolton cherished her family and friends. She was the rock to her husband of more than fifty years, Charles G. Bolton. There were few times you would see one without the other. He reveled in being her shadow. More than anyone, he understood her and loved her unquestionably. He was at her bedside throughout her hospitalization and was beside her when she made her journey onward. Besides her husband, she was an inspiration to her children; Sammy, Wanda and Gloria (who preceded her in death), leaving them a legacy of courtesy, self-respect and dignity. Bolton leaves behind her immediate family; sisters Doreatha, Betty, Peggy, Marianne and Dorothy. Her loving friends Lucille and Benjamin Moore, Francis Barnes, Mary Wingate, Joyce and Larry Gilford and Jennifer Krause; her nephew Richard Johnson, her grandchildren; Kris Miller, Cedric Stamps and Aaron Miller and a host of good friends and kind neighbors. To all of you: she loved you dearly. She will truly be missed.
You took care of Uncle Charles with everything that you had. You made sure that your family was set up for success, and would stop at nothing to ensure their wellbeing. I have learned so much from you and will truly miss you. Rest in peace. To her loving family, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” [John 11: 25-26 NIV] God loves those who have lived a righteous life. I will miss my adopted “Aunt Nita” and offer my sincere condolence to Uncle Charlie, Wanda and Sam. God bless you all.
Your Sisters (Doretha, Dorothy, Betty, Marion and Peggy) in Florida will always remember you and the Love you processed for the family. Our conversations where always ended with telling each other, I love You. We rejoice that pain no longer has control of you body, but our tears fall because your presence is missed. We will call and check on Charlie, but no one can care for him like you!. Love you dearly sister.
Although I did not know Mrs. Bolton, I do know daughter, Wanda. I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Bolton. May she rest in peace.
Aunt Juanita, what can I say? You were such a beautiful woman. I loved your smile and to see you laugh. The most important lesson that I learned from you is that blood does not make you family. Love does. Love you. Rest In Peace.
Ashley Allen
Condolence to the family. Aunt Nita will surely be missed we are so thankful and graceful for the way she took care of uncle Charles. Take your rest.
Condolence to Chuck and the rest of family. Juanita you and your beautiful home will be missed. Me and my sisters will miss seeing you and Chuck on our trips to Florida. We will miss all of those great conversations we had with you. You were a great person and such an inspiration. Juanita, we will still stop by and say hello to Chuck if he is still living in Florida when we are in town. Doretta, Peggy and the rest of your Sisters will keep us informed of Chuck whereabouts. Rosetta, Christy & Rosie.
Wanda, Sammy and uncle Charlie may the Lord give you strength through this heartbreaking time. I will keep you all in my prayers 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. I Love ❤️ you your cousin Donna.
Charlie, Wanda and family, the world has loss an incredible woman. During her tenure at Wilmorite, her loyalty, dependability and most of all her laugh made every day a joy! even after her retirement she made an effort to visit or call my office.
I can can picture her right now telling St Pete how to run the “Pearly Gate! Love to all. “Jerky Boss”
Our prayers to Wanda and family at the passing of your Mom, the beloved Juanita. I didn’t know her, but I know you Wanda and I can only imagine what a influence she has been in all your lives. God bless Juanita and your family. Steve and Vaune Newvine, California
Wanda, Coleen and I send our condolences. Your mom’s story is inspirational. So sorry for your loss.