Beverly Bolton

Beverly Jean "Bev" Bolton, age 81, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019, at University of Michigan Hospital Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Shepardsville United Methodist Church, Shepardsville, MI on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Judy Hazle officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church. A luncheon will be held at the church immediately following the service.

Beverly was born in Fowlerville, MI on September 10, 1938, the daughter of Charles and Lillian (Louth) Bates. She graduated from Ovid High School with the class of 1956. Bev married Lee Bolton on December 16, 1956 at Ovid Congregational Church.

Bev volunteered and delivered meals on wheels for 30 years in Clinton County. She enjoyed flower gardening.  Bev and Lee loved traveling together, they especially enjoyed the UP.  Bev looked forward to their visits to the VA and participating in American Legion events. She loved spending time with her family and life long friends Ann and Lyle Clark. Bev loved children, especially her great grandchildren. She was a member of the Shepardsville United Methodist Church and devoted a lot of time to their activities. She was a kind and loving person who always looked for the best in everyone.

She is survived by her husband Lee Bolton, children: Tim and Lisa Bolton, Tami and Michael Kusnier, Troy Bolton; grandchildren: Onas and Carrie Bolton, Quinn and Joel  Passmore, Kansas and Liza Kusnier, Marshal Bolton, Mason Euler, Brant Bolton; and great grandchildren: Piper, Darby, Dugan, Charlotte, Lydia, Leo, Landen, Dallas, Blake, Brynn and baby girl Harper, arriving soon. She is also survived by brother in law Charles Moore, and sisters in law: Marilyn Bates and Jean Bates.  She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Lillian Bates, brothers: Bill, Robert and Charles Bates, sister Shirley Moore and sister in law Joyce Bates.

Memorials may be made to Shepardsville United Methodist Church, Meals on Wheels of Clinton County or American Legion Post #502.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI.