Thelma L. Bolles, age 85, of Crossville, passed away on January 27, 2024. She was born December 16, 1938, in Sparta, the daughter of J.L. and Vesta Bolin Wilson. She worked several years at Roselon Southern and retired after many as a baker at Cumberland Mountain State Park Restaurant.

She is survived by her children: Daniel Bolles of Crossville, Roberta Kirkland of Crossville, and Shelby Allred (Lloyd) of Crossville; brothers: Charles VanWinkle (Kathy), Roy VanWinkle, and Philip VanWinkle (Donna), all of Crossville; sister: Lola Breeding of Crossville; 8 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Glen Bolles; son: Waymond Bolles; sisters: Alma Downs, Stella Davis, and Mildred Thompson; brother: William VanWinkle; and great-grandsons: Elijah Dillon Bolles and Branson Boyd Hammons.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Hood Funeral Home in Crossville. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. before the service at the funeral home. The burial will be in Thomas Springs Cemetery.

Obituary by Hood Funeral Home in Crossville.