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Holly Pyle Obituary

Holly Pyle, 25: The Cherokee High School and Georgia Southern graduate drowned near the Vietnam-Chinese border Thursday while on a tour of Asia. Read the news story
Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Feb. 18, 2011.

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Sheryll Strain Herschberger

March 1, 2011

Jon and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

Terry and Jean Hughes

March 1, 2011

Jon and Renee,
Our hearts go out to you. The day will come when your soul will be filled with comfort and your heart will smile with all your wonderful memories of Holly.
Sincerely, Terry and Jean Fleming Hughes

Cheryl Koth

March 1, 2011

I am in shock as I just received the news of your family's tragedy. I remember a beautiful & outgoing Holly! You all are in our prayers! Praying for comfort & strength. With fond memories!

Pam Skaggs

February 26, 2011

Renee and Jon,
Words cannot express the flury of feelings upon hearing the news of your loss. Such a beautiful, adventurous young woman. I hope the wonderful memories of such a precious part of your life help to get you through each day. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Pam Skaggs (Nolensville, TN)

Victoria Brown

February 26, 2011

Your vibrant personality and outlook on life is an inspiration to everyone you encountered.I pray that your legacy will continue to push us all to complete all of our hopes and dreams in life. I can always remember your smile lighting up the room! Keep smiling down on us my love! My prayers are with your family

Holly

Amy Pyle

February 26, 2011

Surely there is no pain deeper than losing a child. Words are not adequate to express the sadness we feel. My heart goes out to you with love and deepest sympathy.

Joe Browning

February 25, 2011

Jon and Renae, I am so very sorry for your loss. May god bless Holly and your family in this very sad time.

Sheila Damico

February 25, 2011

Renee:

Everyone says that Holly was an angel - now she really is. Let the beautiful memories you have of her bring you some comfort, until you see her again. I pray for God's gentle Peace to embrace your whole family.

Peace and Blessings,
Sheila

Dax Imhoff

February 25, 2011

Sorry for your loss

Dominique Carrington

February 25, 2011

Having the ability to make the world a better place simply by being in it is a gift given to a select few. I feel so lucky that you chose to share a little of that gift with me. I can't put into words how much I hate the fact that you're gone, but that's my problem, and I'll figure out a way to deal with that eventually. In the mean time, I'll do my best to follow your lead by trying to make the world a little bit brighter one person at a time.

To the Pyle family, I can't thank you enough for sending someone as wonderful as Holly out into the world. I doubt there is anything I can say that can put a dent in your sadness. Just know that there are people all over the world that are thinking about you during this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Dom

teresa lane

February 24, 2011

Renne and Jon and family, words can not even express what we feel. I am so glad that Kristen knew Holly and traveled to Costa Rica with her. Many blessings, Teresa

Jared Miller

February 24, 2011

Compassion and humility are human qualities that are quickly becoming obsolete. You were the exception. For the duration of our friendship those qualities radiated from your persona.

Your fearlessness was always something to marvel at. You would constantly remind me to live in the moment... It pains me; to think that it takes me losing you to understand your point.
I will reluctantly accept your departure, but I will grasp and retain the memories we shared and take them with me every step of our journey.
Blessings, to your family. Renee, Jon, Heath and Max.

I love and miss you tremendously.
Watch me work Big Head.

Jared, Johnny & Georgia Miller

February 24, 2011

To the Family of Holly Pyle:
We had the pleasure of meeting Holly when she was a student at Georgia Southern and visited with us in Atlanta with our son Jared. She was such a lovely girl in so many ways and a pleasure to be around. We are all still heartbroken and shaken by the devasting news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you move thru this most difficult time.

February 23, 2011

I am sorry for your loss. Holly sounds as if she was an amazing women.Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.

Daryl&Kathy Tolbert, Johnston City, Illinois

Angela Pyle

February 23, 2011

Nothing I say or do can ease your pain. My heart is broken. I loved Holly. She was one very special woman. She touched so many lives with a positive influence. Holly truly made a difference in this not-so-happy world. The condolences I see on her Facebook page are a testament of what a true caring, compassionate person she was. She was an earth angel, and now heavens angel. I am so very proud to be in the same family as she was. I only hope I can touch as many people in my life as she did in hers. My thoughts and prayers are with you everyday;Jon,Renee,Heath and Max. I so love you all.

Bryan & Diana Clayton

February 23, 2011

Jon and Renee,
Diana and I are saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May God bless and comfort you.

Elaine Smith

February 23, 2011

Jon, Renee and family - all of us here at the Club are thinking about you and keeping you in our prayers. It was our privilege to know Holly and watch her grow from a teenager into a lovely young woman. She will be missed. Our deepest sympathies.

Pamela Comadena

February 22, 2011

To the Pyle family,
I remember Holly in my first grade classroom at Northpoint School. Such a beautiful girl! I am so sorry for your loss. Praying that you feel God's presence in your lives right now to comfort you and give you peace. You have my sympathy. God Bless!

Jessica Lewallen

February 22, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Bruce, Sheila Ernest

February 22, 2011

Jon and Renee, we are deeply sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and praying that God gives you strength and comfort everyday.

Kristen Alexander

February 22, 2011

Holly, my life is brighter because I saw your smile, my spirit is stronger because you touched my heart. You lifted spirits when they were broken and brought joy to everyone with happiness you always carried in you back pocket. You taught me how to dream with my eyes open, and the importance of living life as if there was no tomorrow. Because of you I am a better person, because of you I am forever changed. I know you made it to heaven before me, but I cant wait to see that beautiful smile again when I get there...but until then I carry you in my heart forever and always. ~kris

Pamela Comadena

February 22, 2011

To the Pyle family,

I still remember Holly in my first grade classroom at Northpoint School. Such a beautiful girl! I am so sorry for your loss. Praying that you feel God's presence in your lives. My sympathy to your family. God Bless!

Kristen Alexander

February 22, 2011

Holly, my life is brighter because I saw your smile, my spirit is stronger because you touched my heart. You showed me how to dream with my eyes open, and live as if there is no tomorrow. You lifted spirits when they were broken, and always offered the happiness you carried in your back pocket. Because of you, I am a better person,because of you I am forever changed. I know you made it to heaven before me, but I cant wait to see you when I get there....but until then Ill carry you in my heart forever and always. ~kris

Brandon Duncan

February 22, 2011

I'm truly sorry for your loss. I had a class with her at CHS and she seemed like a real sweet and down to earth gal. My prayers are with the entire Pyle family

Jim, Pat, TJ, and Ali Zalesiak

February 22, 2011

To the Pyle Family,

Our deepest sympathy for your terrible and tragic loss. We hope you all find peaceful acceptance in the days to come.

Steve Lantgen

February 22, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donnie Corbett

February 22, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

February 22, 2011

Jon, Renee',Heath and Max....Our love and support and prayers are with you....God Bless you all.. We Love you.. Kevin and Linda Ray (Springfield,IL)

February 22, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Vonna Mears Decatur, IL

Jackie Corry

February 22, 2011

My prayers are with the Pyle family as Holly travels on her greatest adventure into the loving hands of God.

Sheila & Lynn DeCair

February 21, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jada Muehlher

February 21, 2011

Jon,Renee' Heath and Max,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you.

Rick and Karen Kitchell

February 21, 2011

Jon and Renee -

We were so shocked and saddened when Gay called us with the news. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Tom Dalluge

February 21, 2011

Jon and Renee,
While words are so uncapable of expressing the depth of feeling be certain that many around you care about you and are offering their prayers and thoughts.

Gay Koehler

February 21, 2011

Renee', Jon, Heath, and Max,
I will miss watching beautiful Holly's journey through life. I am thankful she was baptized with Kurt Nolan, a wonderful memory and we know she is being held in the arms of Jesus. We are grieving with you and our love goes out to you. Love and prayers,
Gay, Kurt Nolan and Kadin

ROY & LINDA LEACH

February 21, 2011

YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYER'S FORVER,MAY YOU FIND SOME COMFORT IN THE LORD AT THIS TIME OF GREAT SORROW.

Meme

February 21, 2011

With heartfelt sympathies,
Death leaves heartaches and pain no one
heal. May your beautiful Holly remembered
love, friendship and support leave you a
brighter memory no one can steal. When
your loved one becomes a memory, your
memory becomes a treasure. The promising
account assures us there will be a
resurrection. Please accept my sympathy.

Mike and Barb Hogan

February 21, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Ed VanNostrand

February 20, 2011

A beautiful lady with a beautiful, free spirit. Your sense of adventure continues to inspire me. So full of life, and you lived your life to the fullest. I'm glad you were LIVING your dreams! My condolences to all who knew you.

February 20, 2011

Jon and Renee,
I cannot discribe the sadness that I am feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vicki Jackson

Eileen&Harland Kilborn

February 20, 2011

Jon, Renee and Max
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. It has been a long time since we have been in contact after you moved but we have fond memories of Holly and her joy of life. You are in our prayers.

Dorothy Baker

February 20, 2011

Jon and Renee, We were so sad to hear about your beautiful daughter Holly. Please know that all our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

Dorothy Baker @( Dr LeRoy's)

Tiara Stephens

February 20, 2011

My prayers go out to the pyle family. I had they pleasure of knowing Holly i played volleyball with her at Cherokee High and she was a wonderful person.

Julie & Gary Frank

February 20, 2011

Jon and Renee,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Her smile could light up a room. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Jon-Renee Pyle

February 20, 2011

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.Holly was on the adventure of a lifetime she upgraded herself to an even bigger adventure with God.We could expect no less from Holly.She will be missed our bright shining light.The Pyle family

Greg & Trudy Veach

February 20, 2011

Jon & Renae - We were stunned and saddened to hear about Holly. During this time of extreme headache, may you find some peace by knowing that so many people care. Our heartfelt sympathy to you! We will keep you in our prayers.

T Engle

February 20, 2011

Jon and Renae: My the God of all comfort, comfort you in your time of sorrow. 2 Cor 1:3,4

Geline

February 20, 2011

So sorry to hear of your tragedy but may the memories she left behind in her short life give you peace as you reflect on them. Know that you can always go to God for comfort because he cares for you as stated in 1Peter 5:7,8

Sverre & Sara Olsen

February 19, 2011

Jon and Renae: We are so very sorry for your loss. It is a horrible tragedy. Lifting you up in prayer. Sverre and Sara Olsen

February 19, 2011

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter Holly. May god bless her and your family in this sad time.
Ray Champagne

Rick and Sandy Babington

February 19, 2011

Jon and Renee- We were so sorry to hear of this tragedy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Paula Powers

February 19, 2011

Renae
My prayers are with you and your family
I have been told that however happy you are on earth that you are 1000 times happier in heaven-Whatever I can do for you and your family all you have to do is ask
I love you all Paula

February 19, 2011

Renae
There are no words that can make this any better-but I love you and your family and I will pray for all of you
Paula

February 19, 2011

I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Janice Coulson and Marrietta (Coulson) Eubanks

February 19, 2011

Jon and Renee,
I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. You and your family will be in our prayers. Darrell Arview

Jane Francour

February 19, 2011

Dear Renee and Jon-We were shocked and so saddened to hear about Holly. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mike and Jane Francour

JeanAnn Thayer

February 19, 2011

Jon, Renee, Heath & Amy and Max,
My heart breaks for each of you. Holly was a vibrante, beautiful young woman. I know you will miss her so deeply. Her love and spirit will live on in all the people who's lives she touched. I know you know, you were very blessed to have her as part of your family. I am praying for you every day.

Bob Kimbro

February 19, 2011

Jon,
My heart goes out to you and your entire family over your loss. From all I have read about Holly and what I know about you, she was certainly a special person that will be missed by all. You are in my prayers and thoughts.

Holly Rampley/Kissick

February 19, 2011

Holly was a wonderful girl! I had the pleasure of knowing her and befriending her in high school. My heart goes out to the Pyle family, and just know that Holly had a wonderful spirit! She touched a lot of lives! She will be missed!

Bobby Brennan

February 19, 2011

My prayers go out to you. I never known Holly, but she seemed like such a beautiful woman :) She will be in my Prayers :) God Bless

Marion

February 19, 2011

I can't even begin to imagine your pain and grief at this time. May the Lord sustain you through this ! God Bless Your Family.

Jewel

February 19, 2011

R.I.P to a beautiful and young woman who has made a difference in the lives of many and that will never be forgotten. My condolences to the family during this difficult time in your lives.

Chamberlain Iocovozzi

February 19, 2011

Holly, I attacked your facebook wall with 4 posts yesterday because facebook won't allow more than 1,000 characters-I know you would say the same thing I was thinking-I can't sum up our friendship and how much I am going to miss you in 1,000 characters! I have not stopped thinking about you and maybe it is finally settling in. I just keep checking your facebook, thinking I'll see something about you coming home or seeing some more wild travel pictures from your adventures. I am getting the ring you got me from costa rica a few years ago fixed today, I can finally stop being the poor college student you once knew me as and afford the superglue! I love you girl and I'm gonna miss you like crazy, can't wait to continue our adventures in heaven one day! Have a peaceful time up there cuz you know once i get there I'll talk your head off! Xoxo

February 19, 2011

Holly had such an amazing spirit and personality. I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

- Emily Jackson, Atlanta, GA

Renee Kroll

February 19, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you with his love and peace.

Tony Harrison

February 19, 2011

My wife and I are truly sorry to hear of your loss.Ours prayers are with the family in these trying times.

Jill

February 19, 2011

God is here for you in this troubled times. May he heal your hearts.

John McIntosh

February 19, 2011

My heart just aches for your loss. Holly must have had such a lovely soul to match her lovely being.
May the Peace of God be with all of you.
John

Bill and Becky Rardin

February 19, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Holly was a joy to be around and such a great friend to our daughter since their GSU days. We were all looking forward to her visit in March. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Tom & Ann Earley

February 19, 2011

Dearest Jon, Renee, and family of Holly Pyle,
We heard from your PB friends of the terrible accident that took the life of your daughter. Tragic and such a senseless loss. We are overwhelmed and hope you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Freda Kaneko

February 18, 2011

I am so very sorry for your loss. I will say a prayer for your family.

Lorri-Ann Brogdon

February 18, 2011

I am so terribly sorry for your shocking loss.

February 18, 2011

I am sorry I never met Holly, what a wonderful woman she sounded like. Rene, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your entire family. I was glad to meet your two wonderful sons today. Love and Blessings
Katie

Mark Holder

February 18, 2011

Jon and Renee,

I am so deeply saddened by this inexplicable event. May God carry you during this difficult time. We are here for you guys and love you.

Mark, Melissa, Jenna and Bryce

Sue Furey

February 18, 2011

Dear Renee & Jon - I am lighting a candle for you today to help you see a light in the midst of your darkness. Much love and prayers

Sue Furey

February 18, 2011

Dear Renee and Jon - I am without words to share with you at this time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Sue Furey...

Brea Brannen

February 18, 2011

Holly, please RIP you will truly be missed. I am so sorry for ya'lls loss. As you know Holly was an amazing person and was always willing to try anything. I remember I met her one random night in Statesboro, and she befriended me. My thoughts and prayers are with yall..She always fit the verse.".Walk by faith,not sight"

John Boggs

February 18, 2011

Hard to believe. We're thinking of all of you.

Kim

February 18, 2011

I'm sorry for your loss. I did not know Holly, but I am a GSU graduate as well. My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family during this difficult time.

Robert

February 18, 2011

The Road Goes On Forever, But The Party Never Ends. While suffering the heartbreak of the loss of Holly, we will celebrate the life she lived. While the glow of her shining personality has dimmed, the shadow of her passion is burned into our hearts.

Wanda Bartlett

February 18, 2011

MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU GUYS....

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