Augusta Lynn Bolles Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 8, 2026, at the age of 76, Augusta Lynn Bolles (Bowie, Maryland) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Augusta departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Augusta. Though Augusta may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Augusta Beebe and George Bolles; her husband James Mackin Walsh; and her sons, Shane Bolles Walsh and Robeson James Walsh.

Lynn's distinguished academic career is marked by major contributions to Caribbean and Latin American studies, with research centered on women's labor, employment, tourism, and Black women anthropologists.