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Bethanyann Hollingsworth Obituary
Beth was born on August 18, 1937, in Roanoke, Va., a daughter of Effie Dorcas Warren and Truman Alanmore Sisson. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1955 and married David Hollingsworth in 1956. During David's Army service, they lived in Bad Nauheim, Germany, before returning to Roanoke in 1958.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Stephen Alanmore Sisson; and her beloved daughter, Jennifer Beth, who died at age 5 in 1968. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, David Samuel Hollingsworth Jr.; and daughter, Elizabeth Hope Hollingsworth, both of Roanoke; and by her daughter, Lauren Lee Holtz and her husband, Ira, of Barrington, R.I. She is also survived by grandsons, Garrett Parke and Gavin Miles Hollingsworth, of Roanoke; grandson, Bradley Russell Holtz, of Knoxville, Tenn.; and granddaughters, Jennifer Lee and Sally David Holtz, both of Barrington.
Beth was a gifted cook who loved feeding and playfully teasing her vigorous grandchildren. She valued deeply her camaraderie with the women in her weekly water aerobics class. She was a member of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church where she was a volunteer and once sang in the choir. She was a volunteer for the Presbyterian Community Center and had served as a tutor and substitute secretary for Roanoke City Schools.
A visitation will be held on Monday, February 1, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. The funeral will be held 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church, 1837 Grandin Road, Roanoke. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Presbyterian Community Center, 1228 Jamison Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24013.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bethanyann Hollingsworth
February 5, 2010
Dear Daivd,
I want to say how sorry I am to hear about Beth. She was a lovely person and I enjoyed seeing her when you both came to Inlet Cove.
My condolences to you and your family.
Karen R. Martin
Joyce Rogers Shields
February 4, 2010
Dear David and family,
Beth and I worked together at Allstate many years ago. I have photos and fond memories of out trip to Washington D.C.
She will be missed.My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.
Mary Anne Huff
February 2, 2010
Dear Dave and family, it seems so strange but I was just recently looking at a pic of the four of us..you, Beth, Neale and myself at WDBJ's "The Hot Ones"! party. My oh my where did the years go? My thoughts go out to all of you.
Mary Anne
Mary Anne Huff
Otto Keesling
February 2, 2010
David and Family:
We are deeply saddened to hear of Beth,s passing. She was not only family but a friend. A sweet person. Weather does not permit our attending
Otto and Sue Keesling
Harvey Sisson
February 1, 2010
So sorry for your loss. I am the son of Bill Sisson that grew up at 512 Mountain Ave, Roanoke, Va. I am now 92 years old and live here in Roanoke and saw this in the Roanoke paper. May you have wonderful memories to remember.
Sincerely,
William Harvey Sisson and family
Mary Kate Black
February 1, 2010
I was a 1955 graduate of Jefferson High School along with Beth. We were in the choir, and I'll always remember her sweet voice. She sang "The Lord's Prayer" for senior assembly - I accompanied her. My condolences to her family and friends in Roanoke.
Liniel Gregory
February 1, 2010
I was a classmate of Beth and, as frequently happens, had lost touch with her over the years but I never forgot the pleasant, cheerful and personable young lady she was. My condolences to Beth's family.
Linnie Gregory
February 1, 2010
Dear Dave & Family, Our hearts are so saddened by your loss of Beth, your best friend, love of your life. Weather conditions prevent our travel at this time. Know we care, know you are loved. Lou & Ruby Voigt
Helen Durham
January 31, 2010
Sam, Hope and Lauren, this breaks my heart for you and your sweet Daddy. As usual, my Mommie had a better command of words than I do. She wrote, "May your hopes and hurts and loves and dreams build you a stronger personal world. All of us add to your tapestry. Some of the weave is smooth and some of the threads are rough. Together they create a better, stronger, more understanding you - filled with
the richness and quiet and joy of a gentle creative life." I wish for you smiles to go with your tears and wonderful memories to get you through this. Much love, the other Sam
January 31, 2010
Beth and I graduated from Jefferson High School in 1955. I also worked with Mr. Sisson in the early 60's. They were both very caring people. I am so sorry to hear of Beth's passing.
Rixine Nelson Taliaferro
January 31, 2010
Dear David and family,
Sending sincere sympathy to you and your family. I am so sorry to
hear the sad news.
Elaine Perfater Haney...West Virginia
Nancy Phelan
January 31, 2010
The community in which she lived will be deprived of a wonderful person. She had a lovely voice and she was also a pleasant, caring person with a good sense of humor. I will never forget her friendship.
God never promised this life would be easy... He promised to be with us. My condolences and best wishes for fast healing for all of her family.
Connie Gilchrist and Adleen Sisson
January 31, 2010
Mom and I are shocked and saddened at the news of Beth's passing.
I remember Beth as a beautiful young woman, and Mom remembers her as a devoted mother and daughter, especially to Uncle Truman in his later years.
Please know we hold all of you in our hearts and prayers at this time.
Margee Durham ( Happy Housekeepers)
January 31, 2010
Sam, Garrett, and Gavin. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Becky Grubb Plate
January 30, 2010
Sam, Chuck and I are so very sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was such a dear person with a kind heart. She was always so very kind to my family. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Beverly Porter
January 30, 2010
Dear Dave, Sam, Hope and family,
Frank and I were so shocked and sorry to hear about Beth's illness and death. She was a special lady and we enjoyed getting to know her and your family after moving to Roanoke. We will miss her -- especially at the reunions. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frances & Jack Barnes
January 30, 2010
During this time of sadness may you feel the love of God in the faces of family and friends and in the touch of their hugs....knowing they share your grief. God bless.
Jim & Nancy (Garst) Nichols
January 30, 2010
Although we only saw Beth at our Jefferson Class 55 reunions, she remained the happy, funny, caring person we knew during our school years.
She will be missed by us and all the others whose lives she touched during her lifetime.
Elizabeth Agnew
January 30, 2010
Praying for your family at this difficult time.
Dannette Reedy
January 30, 2010
Sam, You will be in my prayers.
January 30, 2010
SO VERY SORRY FOR YOU LOSS OF BETH . GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF OF GREAT NEED AND COMFORT CLASS OF JEFFERSON 1955 MARCELLA MOORMAN MURRAY
stanley wszolek
January 30, 2010
sorry to hear of Beths passing thoughts and prayers at this sad time stanley wszolek
Branham and Mary Sisson
January 30, 2010
We are saddened to hear of Bethanyann's illness and death. We knew her as a wonderful daughter, loyal cousin, caring wife and mother, and generous friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Elaine & Bill Murdock
January 30, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Beth's passing. We enjoyed having the family as our neighbors at SML for many years. We shared many good times and laughs. Sorry we can't make it in for the service, but you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol & Bob McConnell
January 30, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Paul Dodson
January 30, 2010
Hope: Our hearts are with you...I always loved working with your Mom; she was always fun to work with on her many projects, and I dearly loved her....Thinking of you, Paul, Marsha & Delta
January 30, 2010
Our love and prayers are with you all. Beth was such a gift to everyone who knew her. May God bless each of you.
Nancy and Byron Yost
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