Joan Bolmeier Boling

Our marvelous mother, Joan Bolmeier Boling, 92, passed away peacefully on July 26th, 2024, at Pennybyrn. She had many accomplishments but none so great as being a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She leaves her family with such lovely memories and smiles. What a life she had to be so loved.

Joan was born in Cook County, IL on October 2nd, 1931, to the late Dr. Edward Claude and Hazel Gladys Schroeder Bolmeier. She is preceded in death by her parents and her twin sister, Jane Bolmeier; and her husband of 66 years, Floyd Jackson “Jack” Boling.

Joan was a 1953 graduate of Duke University with a bachelor’s degree in Art. She was active in the Presbyterian church while living in Siler City. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her son, Edward Jackson “Jackie” Boling and his wife, Wanda of Siler City; three daughters, Susan B. Reece and her husband, Buddy of New London, NC, and Ann B. Langer and her husband, Steve of Lafayette, CO, and Sarah B. Bouchelle and her husband, Dave of Suwanee, GA; her grandchildren, Gardner Reece and his wife, Angela, Miles Boling and his wife, Miranda, Jamie Langer Safulko and her husband, Andy, Ian Langer and his wife, Ali, and Anna and Mia Bouchelle; her great grandchildren, Clara and Evan Jackson Reece and Merritt & Miller Jackson Boling. Joan was active in her children’s lives by being involved in school activities, scouting, garden club, and the North Carolina history associates.

A celebration of life service will be held, Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, at 11 AM, at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home. A visitation will take place at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel from 10:30 – 11 am on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024. Inurnment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Siler City. Officiating the services will be Reverend Richard LaDue.

Memorials can be made to UNC Hospice, 100 Roundtree Way, Pittsboro, NC 27312, or First Presbyterian Church 720 W. Third St., Siler City, NC 27344.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Boling family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com 

“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.”