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Born in Cherryville, NC on April 9, 1936 to Cecil and Ruby Jarrett, Elizabeth "Izzie" passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Hospice in Newton, NC.
Izzie graduated from Newton-Conover High School and Queens College in Charlotte, NC. She was formerly office manager at B. Brown & Associates in Newton. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Newton where she was a long time member of the choir and was involved in volunteer work there. She was also active with Meals-on-Wheels and the Catawba Regional Hospice of Newton over the years. She enjoyed playing bridge with many good friends and watching the Atlanta Braves play ball.
She is survived by her husband John W. Holshouser of Newton and five daughters: Norma Matto (Rosalino; children John, Anna) of Greensboro, NC. Lesley Burnham (Brian; children Davis, Avery, Courtney) of Summerfield, NC. Elinor Danford (Tom; children Caroline, Sam, Alexandra) of Shaker Heights, OH. Sarah Holshouser (Paul Brinkman) of Raleigh, NC. Frances Hymiller (Chip; children Abbey, Andrew) of Raleigh, NC.
She is survived by her brother Cecil "Sonny" Jarrett Jr. (Leanne) of Columbia, SC; and sisters Sara Leonard (Jerry) of Charlotte, NC; Martha "Marcie" Martin (Grover, dec) of Aurora, IL. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Pinkney "Butch" Jarrett (Nancy of Austin, TX) and sister Frances "Kitty" Adair.
A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church located at 701 North Main Street Newton, NC 28658 at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017 with Reverend Connie Button officiating. Reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Chapel Restoration Fund 701 North Main Street Newton, NC 28658.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home and Crematory.
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May 26, 2017
David and Carole Ethridge
Holshouser Clan - I heard about your loss and want you to know you are in my family's prayers. Nothing prepares us for the loss of family. I hope this time brings you together and at least a few laughs are found amongst the hugs and tears as you share stories of Izzie.
Love - David and Carole Ethridge
May 22, 2017
To all of the family of John Holshouser.We are truly sorry for the loss of Izzie. Will be keeping all of you in our prayers. Have so many fond memories.
Peggy Lail-Johnson & family
May 19, 2017
Bruce and Sandie Loyer
To: John and the entire family, Sandie and I are so sorry to here of Izzie's passing.
We have many fond memories of our times at church and golf.Our prayers and our thoughts are with you.
Bruce and Sandie Loyer
May 19, 2017
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Elizabeth Turner
To all the Holshouser family,
We are so sorry for your loss and will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
With our deepest condolences,
Elizabeth & Marvin Turner
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