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1935 - 2021
SYLVIA JENKINS HOLLEY, 85, of Milton, W.V., left us to be with her late husband, Emory Holley, in Heaven, on March 4, 2021. She passed peacefully in her bed, surrounded by a loving family, after a lifetime of sharing her hearth and home with a great many friends, family, and the occasional pet monkey. She mothered five ornery sons, and two—slightly less ornery—daughters: Emma, Jack, David, Donald, Terry, Mary Lou, and Michael. Raising seven children is a remarkable feat on its own, but if you knew half the shenanigans that bunch pulled, she should be listed in the Motherhood: Hall of Fame. Sylvia's children blessed her with twenty-six grandchildren, and those grandchildren gave her many more blessings of their own, but not a one ever had to squeeze to fit inside Sylvia's heart. She had love for one and all... as well as a hot meal. She did not abide rumbling bellies and fought tirelessly to see everyone well fed at all times, armed with the recipe secrets and culinary wisdom only a kind grandmother knows. She enjoyed solving puzzles, crafts of all kinds, hunting for the best bargains, and keeping a noisy menagerie of birds. Her laughter often came easy, with a knack for finding humor in anything. She had a hundred stories but would always patiently listen to yours. She was a wonderful woman. Of her descendants, she is survived by all, with the exception of only one precious soul, Levi Condee, with whom she is now reunited. Of her brothers and sisters, she is preceded in death by Opal, George, Harold, Irvin, Samuel, Mildred, Alice, and her baby sister, Judy. She is survived by her loving, nearly identical sister, Lurie. Sylvia meant something to so many people. Her impact on this world cannot be understated. Whether she was a mother to you, motherly toward you, or a friend you played bingo with on the weekend…whether you knew her as mom, Sylvie Mae, or Mamaw Honey, we invite anyone who wishes to celebrate a remarkable woman and a life well-lived to join us at Wallace Funeral Home in Barboursville, Monday, March 8, 2021. Visitation is at 12 p.m. noon, and the service is at 1 p.m. Pastor Tracy Call will be officiating. Burial will follow at Barker Ridge Cemetery. Tracy and Sylvia became fast friends during their time together, and we would like to thank him for everything he has done for her and her family. Tracy's visits were always a welcome comfort. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words, and missed beyond measure.
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Karen Miller
karenmiller936@yahoo.com
Monday March 8, 2021 at
3:42 PM
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I send my deepest condolences to her family for the loss of their mother. There is no words to say that will make this easy for any of you. My prayers are with each of you. I will always remember her being a sweet an caring person. Always treated me like family. She will forever be missed. God bless you all. Love Karen
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Barbara Miller
Monday March 8, 2021 at
2:58 PM
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So sorry to hear of Sylvie's passing she was always so kind to me she was a remarkable lady and I'm sure she will be missed God bless
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Joan Arnold Bryan
Monday March 8, 2021 at
1:39 PM
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I have fond memories of the Jenkins and Holley families from when we lived on Barker Ridge. They were fine Mpeople. I am the daughter of Guy and Mary Arnold. My brothers were John and Jeff Arnold and my sisters were Leona and Nancy Arnold.
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Cheryl a Shaw
Monday March 8, 2021 at
12:20 AM
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So very sorry to all of Sylvia's family. I will always remember the fun and silly times we had. Rest in Peace Sylvia.
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John Hanna
jfhanna1@gmail.com
Sunday March 7, 2021 at
5:55 AM
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Mary Lou, Michael and family. I am so sorry for your loss.
John Hanna
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Vickie and Tom Bartoszek
mrsvbartos@yahoo.com
Saturday March 6, 2021 at
3:17 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
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