Dawn Bolton Obituary

Dawn Rachette Bolton, "Sis", 55, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on June 21, 2025 in Warren County, Virginia.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 3 at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Sammy Campbell officiating. Inurnment will be private.

Sis was born April 20, 1970 in Front Royal, Virginia, daughter of John W. Bolton and Patricia Stephens.

She was a graduate of Warren County High School, Class of 1988. She worked various jobs over the years including UPS, Virginia ABC Store, Dupont and TNT Transportation. Due to her health issues, she was forced to retire in 2023.

She is survived by her dad, John W. Bolton; her mom, Patricia Stephens (Larry Gardner); aunts, Susan Smith and Susan Williams; and uncle, James Bolton.

Dawn was an only child, but she had "dozens" of cousins that were like her brothers and sisters. She is also survived by her two life-long friends, Julie Vaught and Susie Massie, "her partners in crime".

Dawn will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity. She never met a stranger and would give you the shirt off of her back. She was a lifelong Dallas Cowboy fan, win or lose. Fishing was her passion with her fishing buddy, Todd Massie.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 3 from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Warren County Humane Society, 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

Condolences may be sent to the family at maddoxfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal.