BORN

1936

DIED

2013

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Bryan, Texas

Willfleen Holladay Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 5, 2013.

Willfleen Holladay, 76, of Bryan, passed away Saturday evening February 2, 2013 at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan. Visitation will be from 4 P.M. to 9 P.M. Wednesday February 6, 2013 at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Memorial Services will be at 2 P.M. Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Central Baptist Church in College Station. Interment will be at Steep Hollow Cemetery in the Steep Hollow Community.

Willfleen was born May 29, 1936 in Hamlin, Texas to Wanda Lucille Wright and Emory Blaine Williams. She graduated from Buena Vista High School in Imperial, Texas. She received her Bachelors of Education Degree in Education from Texas Tech and her Master's Degree in Education from Texas A&M University. In 1971, she and her family moved to Columbus, Texas. She was a homemaker until 1972 when she began teaching Bookkeeping, Typing, and Shorthand to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors at Columbus High School. Eventually she and her family moved to Houston where she worked for Raytheon and Litwinn Engineering until she retired in 2000. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Columbus.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother Melvin Earl Williams, one great-grandson, Keaton Musgrove; and two grandsons, Blake and Dusty Holladay on February 1, 2013.

She is survived by her huasband Billie Wayne Holladay of Bryan; two sons and daughters-in-law, Montie and Deanna Holladay of College Station, and Ben and Debbie Holladay of Bryan; two daughters, Cathy Holladay of Tomball and Cynthia Blackburn of Houston; grandsons, Dwayne Beran, Chris Musgrove, and James Musgrove; granddaughters, Heather Beran, Rebecca Blackburn, and Rachael Blackburn; two great-grandchildren, Kylen Beran and Kashton Musgrove.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Hospice Center in Bryan, Texas.

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February 7, 2013

Praying for all of you at this difficult time. May God wrap his arms of comfort and grace around you all.
Kathy Renick-Bell, Tyler Texas

February 6, 2013

Judith Hanes

Since I learned of your family's tragic losses, my heart has been grieved for you all. Over and over, I have asked our Heavenly Father to give you, "The peace that passes understanding."

(Formerly Judy Lee, daughter of Alva and Bess Lee of Lamesa, and niece of Dot and G.C.)

February 6, 2013

Norma Douglas

Cindy, please know that your friends in Maryland have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during these very difficult times. We love you and are here to support you in any way we can.

February 6, 2013

MIchele Reynolds

Cindy, I am so sorry for your losses. My heart aches for you and your family at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts.

February 6, 2013

Eddie, Ann & Trip Putz

Montie, Ben and family, we cannot express how much our hearts are hurting for all of you at this difficult time. We pray that God gives you the needed strenght to continue on. We will be there for you. Love you all

February 6, 2013

Expressing sympathy is never easy...all we can say is how sorry we are and that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you the strength for today and the days to come. Randy and Marie Amour (Columbus, TX)

February 6, 2013

Jacquelyn Hilliard

Cindy - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you all and and give you the strength, love and support you need. If there's anything your Maryland family can do, please don't hesitate. I love you.

February 6, 2013

Martha Fly

Cindy, Ben, Cathy and Montie--you and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. My God wrap you extra tight in His arms and show you strength and peace. Martha Fly-Jones and Hunter

February 6, 2013

Janice Ratliff

To the Holladay Family, Willie was a very special loving person. I know you will miss her deeply, but know you have a special guardian angel in Heaven now. Bless her heart, there will be no more suffering. My thoughts and prayers are with entire family as you suffer the tragic loss of Blake and Dusty. May God bless you all.

February 6, 2013

Tommy and Ginger Lanehart

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family.
Tommy and Ginger Lanehart

February 5, 2013

Vickie Mushinski

My prayers go out to you and your wonderful family. I will miss you so much my dear friend. I take comfort in knowing you are no longer suffering. God bless you until we meet again.

February 5, 2013

Linda Holley Brown

Dear Billie Wayne we are deeply sadden to learn of the loss of your precious Willie, and the tragic loss of Blake and Dusty. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. may The Lord comfort each one. Linda Holley Brown (L.V. & Jean's oldest daughter ) and Terry Brown

February 5, 2013

Holly Waligura

Montie, Ben, Cathy and Cindy-Know that our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love, Holly, John, Maggie and Caroline

February 5, 2013

Gary, Michelle Kulhanek

Ben, Monty and family, know we will continue to pray for you in this very difficult time. So sorry for your loss.

February 5, 2013

Suzanne Winkler

To the Whole Holladay Familly, my prayers are with you during this very sad time. May God give you the strength to get through this. Love to all, Suzanne and Gary Winkler

February 5, 2013

May God bless your family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nicole Sherrod (Houston, TX)

February 5, 2013

Monte, Ben, Cathy & Cindy--Please know that our hearts are with you all at this very sad & difficult time. God bless you all.
Love, Al Wayne & Martha Streckfuss Shimek & family
& Geraldine Streckfuss--Columbus, TX

February 5, 2013

Stan Tisdale

Ben, Monty & family, during this most difficult time, please know our prayers are with each of you.

S.W.T. OPERATING

February 5, 2013

Lisa Akin

Monty and Ben,

Prayers are with your families. Please let us know if you need anything.

Dean and Lisa Akin

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