BENTON, Mo. -- Jean Bollinger, 91, of Benton passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, at her home.
Jean was born March 21, 1930, in Stokes, Arkansas, to Willis and Stella Holder Milam. She was one of eight children. She had four sisters and three brothers.
She married Albert Bollinger on Dec. 26, 1946, in Benton, where they started their family of five children.
She is survived by two sons, Don (Barbara) Bollinger and Bob (Sherry) Bollinger; a daughter, Mary (Steven) Hitt; a daughter-in-law, LaDonna Bollinger, widow of Danny; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Thelma Haney and Sue Pratt.
Jean was preceded in death by her spouse, Albert Bollinger; two sons, Roger Bollinger and Danny Bollinger; a grandson, Danny K. Bollinger II; three brothers; two sisters and her parents.
A private service will be held for family.
In lieu of flowers the family asks you donate to the Equus Foundation, 168 Long Lots Road, West Park, CT 06880 or go to equusfoundation.org in memory of Jean's love for horses.
Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.
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