Deborah Lee Bolles

Deborah Lee Bolles, 71, of Tyler, Texas, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Tyler after a 4-year battle with cancer. Deborah was born April 12, 1955, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she graduated from Manzano High School in 1973.

She spent her life dedicated to being a wife, mother, and Nana. In her free time she enjoyed gardening, baking specialty cakes, making custom cards for friends and family, as well as sewing, quilting, and rescuing pets. Deborah had a smile that could light up your life and a laugh that would make your day.

Deborah is survived by her parents Jean and Donald Hoke, sister Conny Larson, and brother Darren Hoke. She is also survived by her husband of 36 years, Richard "Dick" Bolles, sons Jonathan, Shaun, David, Jason and Joshua, 2 beautiful daughters-in-law, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Green Acres Baptist Church, 1607 Troup Hwy, Tyler, Texas, in the Galilee Room.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Tyler ASPCA.