Daddy Jeff

Here Glenda Sharee is feeding her daddy. Glenda is the youngest of the Jefferson and Peoria H.S. Bolden clan. Child # 18.

Daddy is eating well on this Thursday, June 17, 2010. Phyllis is doing video while speaking with Alvia Dean (Dee Dee) on the phone.

Jefferson Bolden 100th Birthday - More!

Hubert crawling

A Memorial Birthday Video for Jefferson Bolden

Daddy, you are forever in our hearts.

We thank God for your example, your teaching and training and unconditional love for your children,

grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, sons-and-daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, play-children, the community, the less-fortunate, the sick and shut-in, your mother and sister - -  your commitment to Christ and His Church, and the list goes on, and on, and on.......... -yes, now you're in eternity with Christ... we will see you on the other side.

For the Holy Bible says:

2 Corinthians 5:8 (NIV) "We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord."

In Memory of Jefferson Bolden

"Day is done, gone the sun, from the lake, from the hills, from the sky! All is well! Safely rest..... God is nigh!"



Rest in peace Daddy - see you on the other side! We love you forever....

Reunion Atlanta 2011

What a wonderful time we had!
I miss everyone already!!!!

In Memory of PEORIA HOLLIN SCRUGGS BOLDEN

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VERNELL BRANDON!

Sedrick, II plays Golf 2007 Reunion in Connecticut

Happy "100th" Birthday Jefferson Bolden

This video is by Charlie Will Bolden of Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Jefferson Bolden's 100th Birthday Celebration

J.R. and Aunt Edna

J.R. said that Aunt Edna said - "I don't like the way they combed my hair so I redid it!

Gotta love that McFadden!

Birthday Greetings to Daddy Jefferson Bolden

Ron and Sherry Simpson's Family!

Hey Fam!
I'm loving the cooperation we're getting lately from the family to share their everyday lives with us through pictures and emails! I feel so blessed to be a part of the blessed family!

Here are some photos of Ron and Sherry's family, just CLICK ON THE TITLE LINK and Enjoy!!!!!

Congratulations to Jor'el - who has accepted his divine assignment from The Lord to preach the Good News!!!

Prayers for Alfred Jr., Wilma, Verna and Eddie.

Dear Family - let us keep Alfred Jr., Verna, Wilma & Eddie and family in our prayers in the passing of their first cousin Doris White.

via: Alfred Bolden, Jr. (01/01/2011)
I learned this morning that my first cousin Doris White of Boston passed away. She was such a light in my early life, always smiling and happy. The light lives on.

Skye and Berea

Cousins forever!! December 2010 in Norwalk, Connecticut

Renee Bolden's father has passed

Hello Family,

I'm sad to inform you that Renee Bolden (William)'s father Rev. West passed away.

Please keep Renee, William, their children, grandchildren and entire family of the late Rev. West in your prayers. We extend our sympathy and deepest condolences to the family.

God bless.

Phyllis

Happy Bornday Aunt Edna McFadden!

Happy 102nd Birthday Aunt Edna McFadden!

Peoria Hollin Scruggs Bolden 1916-1989

I am remembering my grandmother/mother today.

Peoria Hollin Scruggs Bolden

May 25, 1916 - October 11, 1989

I miss her smile, her laugh, her wisdom and the irregular heartbeat through her chest.

I miss her low-pitched voice, her three-textured long hair, and her amazing spirit.

Mama was a giver, a teacher, a debater, and a helper.

She could sew, cook, clean, sing, pray, read and write.

Mama loved all her children in their uniqueness and their individuality.

She loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, god-son, siblings, nieces, nephews & cousins too!

Mama was a true friend to many.

She was an amazing woman, wife, and mother.

She was a woman of God and not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I don't miss her with sadness, I miss her presence and her wisdom.

I miss her biscuits and sweet-rolls too. I'm glad she's resting in peace with no pain and suffering.

I'm glad I knew her.... I know you are too!

Rondo City Hall

Hi, I started a Rondo Arkansas Facebook Page.

I found out there was another one - it is hard to fathom that Rondo changed or grew any when I left Arkansas in June 1970 so I don't accept the other page. Who are those folks anyway?

Enjoy.

Gala Summer 2010

Gala and Marvin singing at Mama Lyas' Funeral Service

Gala and Marvin singing a hymn at Cookie Grandma's funeral.
(Brother and Sister)

Pictures of Merdean Fielding Gales

According to the history on the Scruggs side, Merdean is the cousin of all the siblings.

She sings with Bobby Jones Gospel Group - and has for many, many years.

Allean (my mom) told me about Merdean many years ago.

Enjoy the photographs.

Arkansas 2010 Photos by MeLisa Rhoades and her Assistant, Sedrick Blake, II

Arkansas 2010

Daddy Jeff

My Nephew "Mark JB Joubert"

Here's Mark - 14 years old on a field trip to Gettysburg. Such a cool, interesting kid.

Home Going for Emma Gladys Rumble Lyas "Cookie" "Aunt Sistah"

Home Going Celebration for the life of Emma Gladys Rumble Lyas
November 23, 1918 - May 9, 2010.



Melvyn's Mother passed on "Mothers' Day" this year;
keep him and his brothers and family in your prayers.
She fought a good fight, had a good life and now she is
resting in peace until that great-getting-up-morning!

Blessings!!
Phyllis

Sad Announcement

With great sorrow we announce the passing of Melvyn's mother Mrs. Emma Rumble Lyas whom we affectionately called Cookie Grandma and Mama Lyas.

Mrs. Lyas passed on Sunday May 9, 2010 at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, Connecticut from complications of surgery.

She leaves four sons: Peter Lyas of California, the twins - Kenneth (of North Carolina) and Karl Lyas(of Norwalk) and Melvyn Lyas (of Norwalk); she was the last of all her siblings to pass away.

Please keep Melvyn and his brothers along with all their children and grandchildren, and Cookie's nieces and nephews in your prayers.

Funeral Services will be some time later this week after final arrangements are completed. Check http://www.bakerfuneralservices.com/ for information on Tuesday.

Mrs. Lyas also had extended family in North Carolina and the Boston Massachusetts area. She was a lifelong member of the Calvary Baptist Church in South Norwalk. A Church that looked after her all the days of her life, especially her Deacons Vernell and Robert Brandon and Dee Dee Hilliard! She also had many loving neighbors and friends who looked out for her as well because they loved her so much. Please remember her personal nurse, Patti Thompson who labored in love for her this past year.

We will miss Cookie, so pray for us all. Thank you and God bless you.

Phyllis

New Addition to the Family

Welcome to our family Tomiya Danielle Bynes.

Daughter of Thomas Linzelle Bynes, III

Born Saturday, May 8, 2010 @ 5:29 p.m. at Norwalk Hospital.

Tomiya weighed in at 7 pounds 6 ounces and is doing well.

Tomy is a proud papa, YeVette, Alicea and Sierra are proud Aunties, Phyllis is a proud grandma, Big Tommy a proud grandpa and Uncle Skye had no idea the baby was born (laughing out loud).