Sharon Kay Bolen

Herrin- Sharon Kay Bolen, age 65, of Herrin, passed away at 5:00am on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Barnes-JewishHospital in St. Louis. Sharon was born in Herrin on January 9, 1949, the daughter of Vetey and Frances (Ogden) Gelgut. She married Mike Bryan Bolen in Herrin on July 31, 1965. He preceded her in death on June 12, 2001. Mrs. Bolen was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin.  She was owner and beautician at “Hairitage” for many years and was also involved in her husband’s sign company, B Line Sign.  Sharon loved spending time with her friends. Her grandchildren were very important to her and the loves of her life. Survivors include her son- Scott Bolen of Herrin Grandson- Trevor Bolen of Carterville Grandson- Kiefer Bolen of Herrin Daughter-in-law- Kristi Bolen of Carterville Brother- Denny and Marilyn Gelgut of Marion Brother-in-law- Kenny and Edith Bolen of Herrin Niece- Beth Bolen of New Jersey Niece- Kathy and Ron Traughber of New Jersey Friend- Steve Lane of Herrin She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Monsignor Ken Schaefer officiating. Burial will follow at SanCarloCemetery in Herrin. Visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home; 201 S. 13th Street; Herrin, IL 62948.