Gertrude Ann Leenen Holloway

She was my mother and best friend and I cherish every single second that I spent with her. I loved the way she loved my children and the way my children loved her. I loved the way that my husband always tried to make her life better and always succeeded. I loved that I got to hold her in my arms and tell her how much I loved her as she passed from this life. I think she loved the way I loved her.

As I lived next door to the Landrys for years, I always called her 'Mom', too. I wish I could have made her cinnamon rolls, chicken and noodles, beef vegetable soup or a cheeseball...just one more time. 'Mom' would always tell me the only time she ate well was when I'd be in visiting from Dallas. We'd both laugh because we both knew better! She had such a cute sense of humor! 'Mom' was always so interested in all her kids and grandkids and what all they were doing and would fill me in just in...

I check this daily to read these comments. You cannot imagine how it warms my heart to see the love everyone had for my Mother and for our family. Thank you for making this difficult time a little easier!! Love, Bette

I got to know Grandma during the last bit of her life and fell in love with her like she was my own kin. I am thankful that I was able to be with her and her family when she went into the arms of JESUS. Anne, Charley, Bette and Marie, you are and will continue to be in my thoughts and my prayers during this time. Love, Denise

I was so sorry to hear Grandmaw Holloway had passed away. What a wonderful, sweet dear woman she was. I have such funny memories of her and the funny things she would say to me and my family. There was never a time I saw her that she didn't make me laugh. My children too have fond memories of the funny things she would say. Lil John said he always felt that she was his grandmother too! We will hold you all dear to our hearts and pray that God will keep you close to him.

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There is no doubt what a great lady your mother was. Her devotion to her children, the story of her life's sacrifices to care for them, especially after her husband's death at an early age, is so remarkable and unheard of this day.

By looking at all her children and the love that was reciprocated from them to her, one could easily see Mrs. Holloway's life testimony. She truly had to have loved so much, to be loved by so many.

My deepest sympathies are with your...

Your mother and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all!

Not good-bye, but so long to a very special woman! Having had the priviledge of seeing you face to face for only a handful of occasions, I can honestly say, you left a smile on my heart. I will remember you as your open, honest and cheerful self...always!

For something that was eminent for so long, the loss of my mother in my life does not seem real. It almost seems a shock some days. I am fortunate that I have so many wonderful memories. I am also fortunate that the Lord allowed me these past 20 months to spend the time I wanted, to do the things I wanted to do, and to say the things that needed saying. I have no regrets. My mother was a woman totally devoted to her family. To the very end, she asked about Bette's move, Matthew's college,...