Holly A. Dailey

Holly A. Dailey obituary, Syracuse, NY

Holly A. Dailey

Holly Dailey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carter Funeral Home, Inc. - Syracuse on Nov. 19, 2025.

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Holly A. (Lewis) Dailey
December 20, 2024
Holly A. Dailey 63, of Syracuse, peacefully passed away on Friday. She was a 1985 graduate of Arnot Odgen Nursing School. Holly was employed at Upstate Hospital as a Registered Nurse. She was a member of Hare Krishna and enjoyed kayaking, listening to live music, hiking, baking and spending time with her grandchildren. Holly was predeceased by her parents, Leslie and Jeanette Lewis; and her brother, Alan. Survivors include her husband, James Dailey; her three sons, Josh Graf, Andrew (Amber) Graf and Jim Dailey; her two sisters, Linda Ingersoll and Connie Clark; her three brothers, Brian, Steve and Jim Lewis; her five grandchildren, Braelyn, Trevor, Alice, Sasha and Charlote; her nieces and nephews, Chad, Lindsay, Guage, Jennifer, Aaron, Laurie, Maverick and Jeremy. Calling hours will be Saturday 11am to 1pm at the Carter Funeral Home, 1604 Grant Blvd, Syracuse.

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