Karen Jean Bolen, 69 years of age, passed away on June 30, 2019 at Bowers Hospice House. Born on September 6, 1949 in Lorain, OH, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Naelitz and Donna Duffield Naelitz.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 36 years, Franklin Bolen. She is survived by her daughter Tia L. Bolen of Oak Hill; grandchildren, Franklin Evan Wilson and Rylee Skye Bolen; and her special friends, Patricia Cales and Patrick Wilson.
Karen was always full of life and had a gracious sense of humor who never met a stranger. She enjoyed fishing and loved and cherished her “grandbabies”.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2019 in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.