Jeanne Bolick's Obituary
Jeanne Nelson Bolick, age 93, of Micanopy Florida passed away on January 23rd, 2026. She was born in Miami, FL on March 24th, 1932 to Carl Harry and Gladys Marie Nelson, who preceded her in death.
Jeanne married William “Bill” Bolick on September 15th, 1950 and together they had five children, Bonnie Jeanne Herold (Jack Seltzer), Patty Hill (Doug), Richard “Bo” Bolick (Marcia), Randy Bolick (Kris) and Susie Funderburk (Neil Kientz) along with 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 60 years as well as her beloved daughter Patty. Her sister Joanne Nelson Apel passed away in 2019. Jeanne leaves behind her much-loved sister Judi Nelson Perkins Avant of Winter Garden, FL, her sister of the heart, Barbara Jones Reynolds, as well as several nieces and nephews that she also loved dearly.
Jeanne earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Florida Atlantic University and a Master's in Education from Florida International University. She was not only a teacher by profession but also from her heart. She loved to share her knowledge and love of learning, especially with children. She loved doing puzzles, above all crossword puzzles. She also had quite a sense of humor and often said that if you visited her home, she hoped that you could take a joke.
Jeanne loved to travel and was able to visit most of the United States along with several other countries. She loved to reminisce about her trips with her husband Bill and often told her children that they were spending their inheritance. Another favorite topic was the several people with whom she shared lifelong friendships.
Jeanne was able to spend her last few days, out of pain and surrounded by love and family at the Haven- E.T. York Hospice Care Facility, in Gainesville, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to that facility.
Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Westarea 823 NW 143rd Street, Newberry Florida with a reception to follow the service.
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