JIMMIE LEOLA WOOD BOLIN was born on August 17, 1912 to James and Lela Wood of Paragould, AR. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Henry Bolin and her sister, Viola Wood Herring. She is survived by her three daughters, Patsy Bolin Wooten (Raleigh), Norma Bolin Roop (Henry), and Kay Bolin Rylee. She was known as Grancie to her 12 grandchildren, Brenda Wooten Murray (Phillip), Bill Wooten (deceased) (Susan), Bryan Wooten (Ubaney), Brent Wooten (Sue), Barbara Wooten Trinh (Jeff), Henry Roop, Jr., Walter Roop (Cindy), Becky Roop, Tim Roop, Craig Chism (Pam), Cyndi Hewlett, and John Rylee (Wendy). And she is also survived by 19 great-grand-children and three great-great-grandchildren. Jimmie married the well-known insurance salesman for IC Railroad, Walter Henry Bolin in Memphis and married him in 1931 at the young and vibrant age of 19. As a couple, they had a passion for raising daylilies together and became pioneers in the hybridizing of daylilies and recipients of numerous awards from the Daylily Society. They enjoyed sharing these daylilies with family and friends, many of which were named after children and grandchildren, some of which included the Hernando Queen, Apricot Bell, Dear John and Norma Jean. After the passing of Walter in 1986, she lived her life for her three girls and numerous grandchildren. The smell of cornbread or black-eyed peas and many others, from a numerous list of items that she prepared for her family, could often be found coming from her kitchen, where many a feast was served at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter. Kids and adults alike trying to get a little taste before the meal was served. Not only was she an excellent southern cook but gardener as well. All of her children and grandchildren were lucky enough to partake in the many goodies that came from her garden. There was the strawberry patch, blackberry and raspberry vines, apples and pear trees, along with a sundry of fresh vegetables to plunder every spring and summer. Whatever did not end up in her little helpers bellies before reaching the kitchen was transformed into pies, cakes, strudels, cobblers, and stews oh my. If her children or grandchildren were not with her in the kitchen or garden, they were sitting silently holding a fishing pole around one of the many ponds on the Bolin property. No matter how big or small your fish was that you returned with, of course, there were never any small fish, she was always so proud. As one can see, she provided a magical place for her family to grow up and create memories. As a God loving woman, she knew that family came first and instilled that in them all. She is in the arms of the Lord now surrounded by family and friends that preceded her. Her family will miss her smile, oh how they will miss that, and warm hugs and unbridled loved for them but they are all so happy to see her now at peace. The daughters would like to give a special thanks to Irene Stevenson and Vickie Mitchell who cared so tenderly and lovingly to their beloved Jimmie in her last days. There are no words for how grateful they are to have had someone care for her in a way that kept that sparkle in her eyes and a smile on her lips. We would also like to thank Sharon Fairburn with Hospice for her caring and compassion in these difficult times. In lieu of flowers, her family has asked that you donate to Hospice Advantage, 919 Ferncliff Cv., Southaven, MS 38671. Services will be held at Hernando United Methodist Church, 1890 Mt. Pleasant Road, Hernando, MS 38632 at 10 a.m., April 7, Saturday morning, visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery for Family only. Forest Hill Midtown Funeral Home (901)382-1000