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Nellie Holcomb Obituary
PIQUA – Nellie Kay Holcomb, 85, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away with her loving family by her side on Nov. 11, 2023, in Hearth & Heart Nursing Home.
Kay was born on Jan. 16, 1938 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Jacob and Anna Mary (Shambaugh) Black.
Kay graduated from Piqua High School and then went on to earn her Bachelor of Education from Ohio University. On June 21, 1954, the very next weekend after she graduated from Ohio University, she married the love of her life, Jim. Then, Kay went to Kent State University to get her master's in journalism. She became the Assistant Director of Champaign County Library and the Director of New Madison Library. In her free time, Kay loved to curl up with a good book or knit a new design.
Kay is survived by her husband, Jim Holcomb; her son, Grant (Demora) Holcomb; her grandchildren, Cameron (Ashley) White, Nolan Holcomb, Brianna Lowe, Taylor, and her great-grandchild, Luke White.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Stephanie Lowe.
A private burial will be held at the family's convenience at Jenkins Chapel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Madison Library, 142 S Main St., New Madison, Ohio 45346.
Services are entrusted to VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, Ohio.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
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Linda Johnson
November 17, 2023
Jim, Grant, & Demora, I'm sure you know how much I enjoyed talking to Kay whenever we happened upon each other. She always seemed pleased and excited to hear my book recommendations. She always made me feel as if I was a very special friend. God bless each of you and let His peace envelope you in his love..
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