Elise Dunn Bolton

Elise Dunn Bolton, age 96, of Northport, Alabama, passed away April 30, 2026, at her residence. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Goodwater Cemetery, Goodwater Road, Northport, AL 35475 with Bro. Tim Fields officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J. M. Bolton; parents, Lonnie Bell Dunn, Sr. and Clara Dunn; siblings, Marie Johnson, Clara Bell Fields, Dorothy Fields, Lonnie Bell Dunn, Jr., Mattie Marcum, and David Dunn.

She is survived by her nieces and nephews.

Elise was a lifelong resident of Tuscaloosa County. She attended Athens College and graduated from The University of Alabama. She taught in and retired from the Tuscaloosa County School System. Elise spent her retirement years enjoying the outdoors surrounding her home.

For many years Elise took pleasure in being the caretaker of Goodwater Church and Cemetery. She especially looked forward to Decoration Day at Goodwater every year on the second Sunday of May.

Elise will be missed by her family and community friends.

Pallbearers will be Anthony Bagwell, Nate Dunn, Bruce Dye, John Earl Hayworth, Anthony Howell, and Terry Long.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Goodwater Cemetery Fund, c/o Chris Dunn, 13649 Apple Lane, Northport, AL 35475.