Lillian Bolling, affectionately known as “Penny” passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. Penny was born in Perry, FL on November 24, 1947 and was the oldest of five children. Her family lived a life of service in Japan, Germany, and the US until her father’s death.
She graduated from Leon County High School in Tallahassee and attended Madison Community College. She married Thomas Jermier and had two daughters. After living in Key West, Tallahassee, and settling in Jacksonville, she worked for the State of FL, an attorneys practice, and eventually retired from The Jax Postal and Professional Credit Union. She married Arthur Bolling and celebrated 25 years of marriage before his death.
She was preceded in death by parents Ward Tolson and Callie Tolson Green, sister Priscilla Bryant, brother Charles Tolson and special aunt Lillian Handel. She is survived by her daughters, Michelle Jermier Hull (Lance), Gretchen Jermier, beloved granddaughters Madeleine and Lauren Hull, cousin, Nell (Mark) Smith and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She will be missed by beloved friends Ray and Diana Turnier, and Jann Pearson.
Penny was a precious gift to her family and friends. If you knew Penny, you knew she adored and was adored by her daughters and granddaughters. She will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville with Art. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Tunnel to Towers.
