Edna Holdway

Edna Holdway

Edna Holdway Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 20 to Sep. 24, 2010.
Edna Earl Holdway BRISTOL, Tenn. Edna Earl Holdway, age 74, passed away on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at her residence. She was born March 31, 1936, a daughter of Charlie Hensley and Chaucie Hooker Hensley. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Bristol. Edna was a member of Freedom Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Holdway Sr.; a daughter, Norma Lynn Spurlock; and a grandson, Greg Holdway. Survivors: son, George Holdway Jr. and wife Jennifer; daughter, Karen Gail Sturgill; grandchildren, Heather Dotson, Brittany Spurlock, Alicia Gilmer, Amanda Gilmer, Chris Gilmer and wife Jessica, Allan Christian, Brandon Christian; several great- grandchildren; brother, Bruce Hensley and wife Berlean; sisters, Linda McNutt and husband Bobby, Dottie Crawford and husband Earl; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Garland and Rev. Don Miller officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-4 prior to the funeral service, or any time at the home of George Holdway, 303 Hazelwood St., Bristol TN. Burial will be in Godsey Cemetery in Hiltons, Va., at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010. Memorial condolences may be registered at www.Weaverfuneralhome.net Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

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September 28, 2010

Alice Cox posted to the memorial.

September 28, 2010

ANGEL POWERS posted to the memorial.

September 26, 2010

Gary Hooker posted to the memorial.

Alice Cox

September 28, 2010

Jr and Karen,
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing...As we all know now she is with the Lord in his loving arms...And is now with Greg and Norma,They will all be missed very much. I will never forget Edan (granny) she was always so kind to us even when we first move into the house we bought next door to you all...It was a Blessing to have such great friends and the helping hand you all gave us...Keep your memories you all had with her..God Bless each and everyone of the family of Edan...She was a wonderful woman we will always love and miss her...We love you all..If you need anything contact me.

ANGEL POWERS

September 28, 2010

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

Gary Hooker

September 26, 2010

To all the Holdway family, the Hooker family send their regards.
Edith Hooker, David Hooker, Gary Hooker

Barbara Gentry

September 26, 2010

Karen, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May precious memories of your mother bring you comfort. In Sympathy and Friendship,
Barbara Slagle Gentry

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SHIRLEY PHIPPS

September 24, 2010

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT EDNA'S PASSING AWAY,WE USED TO VISIT EDNA WHEN GREG WAS WITH HER , WILL KEEP THE FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.GOD BLESS

PHYLLIS GODSEY

September 24, 2010

Wish Heaven had a phone so I could hear your voice again . I thought of you today,but that was nothing new. I thought of you yesterday, and days before that too. Your memory is a keepsake..from which I'll never part.
God has you in His arms ..and I have you in my heart.
Rest in peace ,Beautiful Friend and Lady.

Phyllis Godsey

September 24, 2010

Wish Heaven had a phone so I could hear your voice again. I thought of you today ,but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday,and days before that too. Your memory is a keepsake ,from which I'll never part.
God has you in Heaven..and I have you in my heart.
Rest in peace beautiful Lady .We loved you so.

Rhonda Powers

September 23, 2010

So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Holdway. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers. Bless you all.

Edna Holdway

Brittany Spurlock

September 20, 2010

Brittany Spurlock

September 20, 2010

RIP MAMAW!!! WE LOVE AND MISS YOU

Karen Morris

September 20, 2010

Heather and Brittney,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Grandmother. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.May God help you through your time of sorrow

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