Virginia LaJune Bolen

Virginia LaJune Mitchell was born September 24, 1943, to Homer Mitchell and Excell C Pryor. She was born and raised in Paducah, Kentucky. Virginia was part of a large family with eleven siblings. Her parents taught her the word of God and the family attended Mass frequently at Rosary Catholic Church where she accepted Christ. Virginia spent much of her childhood years taking care of her younger siblings—cooking, cleaning, disciplining them as if they were her own. Virginia was one of two students who integrated St. Mary’s Academy and successfully graduated in 1961. It was in her teenage years that Virginia met the love of her life in Floyd Bolen. The two were united in marriage on December 24, 1962, in Denver, Colorado. It was to that union that three daughters were born. Virginia was a very hard-working woman. While raising her daughters she worked full time and attended Real Estate school. Virginia became a licensed realtor in 1976. Virginia served the Lord as a deaconess and enjoyed heading up and teaching Vacation Bible School. She was very giving and always willing to help someone in need. Whether it was a ride, a meal or financial help, she was always ready to give. Virginia retired from her full-time job to help take care of her grandchildren, feeling very strongly against them being in daycare. When they became of school age, she spent time tutoring children and teaching them to read. Virginia continued in Real Estate part time until 2018. In her later retirement years, she spent most of her time with Floyd. They loved to attend church together, shopping, dining, traveling, and going for walks. Virginia fell ill in 2022 and Floyd was her caregiver. The Lord called Virginia home on the evening of Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Virginia is survived by her brother, Michael Mitchell, sisters Shirley Baker and Alisa Harris; her three daughters: Paula Griffiths, Nenita (Scott) Sangster, and Cassandra Bolen; her loving Uncle Albert (Diane) Dawson, who is her mother’s baby brother. Virginia is also survived by her seven grandchildren: Nhia (Jonathan) McColgan of Springfield, VA, Anthony Griffiths of Denver, CO, Nichelle Griffiths of Ellicott City, MD, André Griffiths of Denver, CO, Philip (Edith) Smith of Princeton, TX, Jerel Sangster of Denver, CO, and Micaiah Pruitt of Frisco, TX; and ten great-grandchildren: Lové, Andrea, Kingston, Nisa, Jade, Derek, Eli, Mya, Nianna, Jeriah, and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.

Virginia LaJune Bolen

September 24, 1943 - February 28, 2024

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September 24, 1943 - February 28, 2024

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