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Ora M. Holliday

Roanoke, Virginia

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Ora M. Holliday, of Botetourt County, Va., passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Born on September 27, 1914, she was the last surviving child of 12 children born to Landon and Mary Margaret Cox. She was a resident of Blacksburg, Va., for 50 years and was a loving and dedicated...

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To the family of Aunt Ora,
Truly a wonderful and beautiful lady Aunt Ora was. In visiting her as often as I was able she remained the smiling lady and friendly too.
When I visited she and Uncle Robert in Blacksburg way back in the 70's they made me feel really like family, sleeping in their home will always be a great memory of mine, be able to take my Dad, (Charles) to visit them from time to time was super for him.
Old friends, family and God make this world so much of a pleasure...

Ora Myrtle was a most joyful woman, with a hearty laugh and a kind heart. The Holliday family moved into my grandfather Cromer's house in Blacksburg and had the first TV we had ever seen. They shared everything they had, including the TV (Saturday wrestling was everyone's favorite then). Ora lived a long life and gave much to everyone she encountered. She will be joyfully met by Robert, Bobbi, Bill, Donald and Lisa.

FROM HER FATHER'S FUNERAL SERVICE CARD:

Crossing the Bar
Sunset and evening star~~~
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar
When I put out to sea.
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound or foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell, ~~~
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell
When I...

Chantelle and I wish to express our deepest love and let you know that our prayers go out to you. Ora awaits the time when the resurrection will place her here on earth in a youthful state to enjoy life to the full. Our hope is to be there to great her once again. She was so sweet to everyone.

The Mans family would like to express our condolences for your loss.May Mrs.Holliday rest in peace.

To the Family of Ora Holliday:
Colette Johnson and Gail Ladson wish to express our condolences to all of you in the loss of your mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. We will miss her greatly. We were especially fond of Ora. We use to visit her. We'll miss her great stories and experiences regarding her life and family. She was truly encouraging and could offer a great laugh all the time. Colette and I look forward to seeing her again in the Resurrection where life will be without pain...