Lillian Smith Bolton,age 75, of Knoxville, was born September 2, 1934, passed away, Friday, November6, 2009.

Her parents were Dr.Walter Smith and Allene Netherton Smith, of Newport, TN. She was reared inCocke County and attended Cocke County High School. After finishing high schoolin Newport, her musical talents took her to New York City, where she attendedJulliard School of Music. Upon her return to Tennessee, she continued hermusical education at the University of Tennessee and Carson-Newman College,where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. After her graduation shewas employed with Knox County School Systems, where she taught for 35 years.

She was preceded indeath by her aunt, Louise Palmer.

She is survived by herhusband of 50 years, Harold Bolton of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Susanand Robert Stallings; son, Harold (Sonny) Bolton; grandchildren, FrancescaRebecca Stallings, Sarah Noel Stallings and Christopher Stallings all ofKnoxville; special friends, Charlotte Curtis of Knoxville, Nancy Fitzgerald, ofWashington, DC, Adeline Foster, Chattanooga, TN and Mary Ann Little, ofNewport.

Funeral services willbe held 2:00 pm Monday, November 9, 2009 in Manes Funeral Home Chapel with Dr.Rich Lloyd officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery. The family willreceive friends from 6-8 pm Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Manes Funeral Home.

Family and friends maysign the guest register on line at: www.manesfuneralhome.com.

Manes Funeral Home incharge.