Joyce Edna HOLLOWAY

HOLLOWAY, Joyce Edna
In Carmichael, March 10, 2012, aged 93 years. Born in Vallejo, where she graduated in 1936 from Vallejo High School. Grew up above the Vallejo Southern Pacific Rail Station, as her father was the Station Agent. Joined Girl Reserves and Rainbow Girls, and later joined Silver Star Chapter of the Eastern Star, where she was Worthy Matron in 1942. Became Worthy Matron of Rising Star Chapter in Sacramento 1957 and received her 75-year-member pin in February, 2012. Was a member of Rising Star Gleaners Club, Daughters of the Nile, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Sacramento Host Lions Club. Lost her first husband, William Webb, during WWII while she worked at Mare Island Shipyard making lenses for periscopes, binoculars & rangefinders. Later, was featured in the novel 'With a Mouthful of Rivets', by Nancy & Christy Wise. Married Jack Holloway in 1947 and moved to Sacramento that year to manage her new in-law's motel at Auburn Blvd. and Greenback Lane. Was a bookkeeper for Dolan's Lumber in Vallejo and later received her real estate license and became bookkeeper for Jack Holloway, Realtor and later Holloway Land Company until she retired from bookkeeping at the age of 90. Was a consistent volunteer 'Mock Juror' at McGeorge School of Law. Truly enjoyed participating in all of her organizations and relaxing at the family summer home on the Russian River. Daughter of Leslie and Myrtle Taylor and sister of Jack Taylor, who preceded her in death. Survived by daughter Linda and husband Richard of Sausalito, son Brian and wife Lisa of Sacramento, grandson Christopher and wife Kristin of Edina, MN; granddaughter Elizabeth & grandson Blake of Sacramento, great-grandsons Jack and Brooks of Edina, MN. A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held May 11, 2012 at 10:00 am at East Lawn Memorial Park on Greenback Lane. Remembrances may be sent to Shriners Children's Hospital, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607