Mercy Emily Holiday

1921 - 2016

Mercy Emily Holiday obituary, 1921-2016, Sherman Oaks, CA

BORN

1921

DIED

2016

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Mercy Holiday Obituary

December 10, 1921 - August 8, 2016 Mercy passed away peacefully on August 8, 2016 in Sherman Oaks, California at the age of 94. She was born on December 10, 1921 in Flagstaff, Arizona. She is survived by her sons, William J. Bray, III (& Linda), Doug Holiday, Mark Holiday (& Cathy), daughter Betty Bray, 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was a very active 52-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star belonging to Van Nuys Chapter #338 and Burbank Chapter #352. One of her favorite things to do was playing bridge with her bridge group. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother and friend. We all know that we now have one more angel to watch over us in heaven.

Published by Los Angeles Times on Aug. 14, 2016.
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I cannot imagine not seeing you again. You will forever be in my heart. Say hello to Grandpa Jack and Grandma and Grandpa Negray. I will miss you forever. Until we meet again. I love you.
Debbie

Debbie Arter

August 28, 2016

To the family of Mercy Emily Holiday, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you will miss her dearly. Please find comfort in knowing one day we will see our loved ones again. John 6:40. Matthew 5:5.

Alphonso

August 20, 2016

Please accept my condolences,sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the thought that others share your loss. Matthew 11:28,29,30,

August 19, 2016

You will forever be in our hearts!! Thank you and love you for being such a special friend!

Tracy Pierson

August 16, 2016

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August 15, 2016

Ruth Lockwood, DAR

Ruth Lockwood

August 15, 2016

Ruth Lockwood, DAR

August 15, 2016

Mercy Emily Negray Holiday was an active member of the Fernanda Maria Chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution.
Emily became a member of DAR on March 7, 1978.
Her Revolutionary Ancestor was PVT. David Safford of Vermont.
Our sincere condolences to her wonderful family.

Fernanda Maria Chapter DAR

August 15, 2016

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