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1932
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2019
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Frances Sutphin Obituary
She was born in Grayson County to the late Claude M. and Alma Rose Hoffman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Holdaway.
Survivors include her children and spouse, William "Bill" F. Holdaway of Hillsville, Terry Holdaway of Max Meadows and Delilah and Ronnie Goad of Laurel Fork; sisters, Belva Blackburn, Betty Faye Hackler and Lucy Roberts; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be held on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. with Jason Holdaway and Pastor Ronnie Goad officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Shade Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 until 11 a.m. prior to the funeral service.
A guestbook is available online at www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com.
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home Chapel is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Sutphin
6 Entries
Alice & Jeff Patton
December 23, 2019
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.
Doris Leath
December 21, 2019
So sorry to hear this. She was a really special lady who will be missed. Our prayers to all of the family.
TERRY
December 21, 2019
THANKS GOD FOR A GOOD MOTHER WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU MOM
Beverly Goff
December 20, 2019
Prayers for you Terry and your family.
Sylvia Holdaway
December 19, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Margaret Puckett
December 19, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Dec
21
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel - Hillsville1035 N Main St. PO Box 145, Hillsville, VA 24343
Dec
21
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel - Hillsville1035 N Main St. PO Box 145, Hillsville, VA 24343
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