V Esther Bolds' Obituary
V Esther Bolds graced our world with her presence on April 22, 1948, in Marianna, Arkansas to Edwin Flavos Bolds and Essie Lee (Flannel) Stewart. A hard worker even in her youth, she picked cotton out in the fields. At theage of 14, V left Arkansas and moved to Saint Louis with her mother Essie Lee and brothers Akuta and Lee (Peanut).
She graduated from Soldan High School in 1966. V obtained her nursing license in Saint Louis, Missouri and worked at Saint Louis Mental Health Hospital. Eventually, she moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan. A woman with many accolades, she attended Grand Rapids Community College where she earned an Associate of Arts in May 1992 and a Bachelor of Applied Science and Health Care Administration from Davenport University in 2001.
V Esther spent many years as a home healthcare aid providing care and comfort to those in need. A natural care giver in all aspects, she brought life to every plant she touched and gave a home to many pets along the way. From birds, bunnies, lizards to cats and dogs. Sharing a special bond with her Rottweilers.
V attended New Hope Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan where gave her life to Christ. In her past time, she enjoyed sewing, puzzling, listening to her Blues Music, and a good card game. Paying homage to her mother’s family name, V started a business handcrafting her “Flannel Backing” blankets bringing warmth to all that had the luxury of owning one. Before quilting, she had a dream to start “V’s soulful kitchen”. It was licensed but didn’t get a chance to make it to brick and mortar.
V gained her wings on February 22, 2025. A special number of hers that many will always remember. She leaves behind the strength, pride, and love of her four boys; Edwin (Rosalyn) Bolds, Carlos (Linda) Bolds, William Bolds, and George (Ivon) Bolds, four brothers Akuta- Kuwa Nyoka, Leon (Lynn) , Thomas Flannel, and Lee (Kim) Edward Flannel, aunts; Yvonne Young, Gwendolyn Stewart, Elois Sumpter, niece; Sheniqua Thomas, Son in Laws; Dennis Washington, Rodney (Mona) Washington, Steve Washington, nine grandchildren; Aaliyah Bolds, Nia Bolds, Kortni Roberts, Dionne Washington, Bolds, Carl Bolds Jr., Josalyn Bolds, Willow Bolds, Skylar Bolds, five great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Special Nieces; Tawana Flannel and Arlegra Long
V was preceded in death by her siblings; George Lee Flannel, JamesWillie Flannel, Theresa Susie Flannel, Darlene Flannel, Loraine Flannel, Son; Ernest Torrance Bolds, and close friend/sister Sheliah “Coco” Shah.
Prayers come before you (Approach God in faith and humility, seeking his guidance and blessings).
-V Esther Bolds
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