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Nancy Holtzclaw Obituary

Nancy L. Holtzclaw - GUM BRANCH - Nancy L. Holtzclaw, 64, died Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at St. Joseph's Hospital. A lifelong resident of Gum Branch and member of Elim Baptist Church, she dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Lillie Mae Yarbrough, and a brother, Donald Yarbrough. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Edward Holtzclaw; children, Theresa Clifford (Sean) of Texas and Jeff Holtzclaw (Michelle) of Richmond Hill; three special family members, Jamie Martin, James (Bubba) Yarbrough, and Jason Yarbrough, all of Hinesville; brothers, James Yarbrough (Dot) of Hinesville, Frank Yarbrough (Faye) of Hinesville, Harry Yarbrough (Jan) of Brunswick, and Roger Yarbrough of Hinesville; sisters, Judy Yetter (Luther) of Pennsylvania and Elaine Currie of Uvalda, GA; grandchildren, Kaitlin Holtzclaw, Ethan Holtzclaw, Sean A. Clifford, Zachary Clifford, and Aaron Clifford; several nieces and nephews and special life-long friends. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014, at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Elim Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.carteroglethorpe.com. Carter Funeral Home, Oglethorpe Chapel 912-368-3780 Savannah Morning News March 13, 2014 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries.

Published by Savannah Morning News on Mar. 13, 2014.
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Edward, Theresa, Jeff and family,
My thoughts are prays are with you all. Nancy was a great sister-in-law and a friend I will always remember her smile and being there when you needed her. She will be missed. I love you all and god be with you.

Karen Jeffers

March 15, 2014

Very sorry to hear the news. Prayers are with all of you at this time.

Rick Screws

March 13, 2014

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY EDWARD. nancy was one of the nicest person we had ever met when we came to bill's auction in the 80's and 90's.

MARTHA AND IRVIN SAPP

March 13, 2014

I am sorry to hear of Nancy passing. To the Holtzclaw and Yarbrough Family you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy (Brady) Maxwell

Cindy Maxwell

March 13, 2014

Nancy was a very special lady. I will miss her.

Virginia Hood

March 13, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Connie Blackburn

March 13, 2014

Michelle, so sorry for your loss. You, Jeff and the children are in my prayers for comfort during this trying time. May God bless and keep you.

Jan Collier and family

March 13, 2014

Edward,Theresa and Jeff, we are so sorry for your loss. Nancy was one of the sweetest ladies I know. Jiley says when he thinks of Nancy he always pictures her smiling and I agree. God Bless!

Nell & Jiley Wells

March 12, 2014

Jeff I know the sorrow you are feeling and I hope that knowing your mother is in a better place,pain free and at peace eases your pain. You and your family are in my prayers. Stay strong and remember all the good times and stay strong.

Mayor Thomas Hines

March 12, 2014

Jeff and family...I am so sorry for your loss...May your mother rest in peace..<3

LISA SMITH

March 12, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Kitty Bird

March 12, 2014

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