Flora Mae Bolden

Flora Mae Bolden, born April 10, 1943, passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2019. Flora was preceded in death by her long-time partner, Jim Bollinger; her parents, Troy and Marie Hubbard Crotts; her son, Jory Bolden; and three siblings, Norbron Crotts, Forrest Crotts, and Mimigene Cason. She is survived by her daughter, Belinda Boudin and husband Robert; her son, Jason Bolden and wife Sarah Keith-Bolden; four grandchildren, Robert J. Boudin and wife Daniell, Shilah Meeks and husband Austin, Alexander Bolden, and Hannah Bolden; four great-grandchildren, Robert T. Boudin, Sarah Boudin, Ellie Meeks, and Claire Meeks; and three siblings, Earl Crotts and wife Linda, Pat Frank and husband Larry, and Sherry Bartlett. Flora was an avid hunter and a devoted partner, mother, and grandmother. Her life was characterized by hard work and determination. In her forties, determined to overcome poverty, she began selling boots out of a van. She earned an accounting degree and eventually owned seven successful boot and western-wear stores and managed a cattle farm. She had a tireless work ethic and personally opened her store in Ravenden, Arkansas, seven days a week for years on end. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at First Presbyterian Church in Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Little Rock. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.