~~ Celebration of Life for Collesta Marie Bolden Taylor-Hosinski Collesta Marie Bolden Taylor-Hosinski passed peacefully on July 31, 2017 at the age of 66 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born March 16, 1951 in Indianapolis to Judge Clarence D. Bolden and Mildred J. Beamon Bolden. Affectionately nicknamed Sissie,she was the first born girl and one of 4 siblings. Collesta leaves behind husband Paul Hosinski and children, Coleone Taylor Davis (Corey), Leonard Taylor Jr., Lawrence Taylor (Corissa), Lloyd Taylor (Carina), and stepchildren Amy Hosinski and Benjamin Hosinski. She also leaves behind grandchildren, Brie Wise, Dallas Taylor, Clark Davis, Jalen Taylor, Carter Davis, Malachi Taylor, Londyn Taylor, and Laura Taylor. In addition, Collesta is survived by brothers Maxie Bolden Sr. (Jean), Clarence Bolden Jr. (Priscilla), Clyde Bolden (Kimberly), and only sister Colleen Bolden Smith (Ric). Collesta led an active life. She graduated from Shortridge High School and attended college at Indiana State University. After college she married Leonard Taylor Sr. She completed her undergraduate education at Marian College receiving BA in Theology. Collesta loved religious studies and was an avid reader and philosopher on religious doctrines. Collesta attended Witherspoon Presbyterian Church, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, St. Monica Catholic Church, and Walk in the Light Christian Church throughout her years. As a dutiful wife and stay at home mother, she was heavily involved in the lives of her children. A few of these activities included Greenbrier Elementary School PTA, Campfire Girls, and Girl Scouts. She was a skilled seamstress who also loved to knit and crochet. Collesta loved music and she instilled that love into her children by introducing them to cultural arts and musical instruments. Throughout her working years, Collesta held several positions which included employment at as a realtor at Booth Realty, a substitute teacher for the Catholic Archdiocese, and other various townships. As a volunteer member of the Alpha Home Ladies Auxiliary, she donated her time and talent in support of the organizations community service activities. She was employed with H&R Block for 15 years as a tax manager. For more than 10 years, she was employed with McGraw Hill Education Services. Most recently and until the time of her passing, she worked for Educational Testing Services as a team leader and test evaluator. During her employment at McGraw Hill, Collesta met and formed a loving relationship with Paul Hosinski. In January of 2009, the couple married. Paul and Collesta enjoyed working together in the same industry, traveling, and worshiping together. Services will be held at Serenity Funeral Home, 6202 N Michigan Road, Indianapolis on Friday, August 11, 2017. The viewing will commence at 11 am and the service will follow at 2 pm. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Collestas life. The family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and gestures. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Walk in the Light Christian Church, 25 W 9th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Visitation 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Friday, August 11, 2017 Serenity Funeral and Cremation Services 6202 Michigan Road Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Funeral Service 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Friday, August 11, 2017 Serenity Funeral and Cremation Services 6202 Michigan Road Indianapolis, Indiana, United States