Thelma Holloway

Thelma Pearl Randolph Holloway was born on December 6, 1913, in a rock house in rural Pope County, IL. She was the second child of Winfield Scott & Mattie (Julian) Randolph. Thelma departed this life on Thursday, February 19, 2004, at 1:10 PM, at the Harrisburg Medical Center after a short illness. After attending grade school in Sulphur Springs & graduating as Valedictorian at Golconda Community High School, she went on to obtain both undergraduate and Master’s degrees with honors in English & Math from Southern Illinois Normal University in Carbondale. She was a much loved teacher in many one room schoolhouses throughout the country. Thelma was united in marriage to Harry Reginald “Regg” Holloway on June 9, 1940, at McKinley Baptist Church in Harrisburg, IL. Their first home was in Newton, IL where Regg began a long career with the US Geological Survey. They lived in Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Indiana, & Virginia before settling in Denver, Colorado, where Thelma spent her time nurturing their only child, Daphne Sharon, until she left for college. Thelma then returned to teaching full time in various junior and senior high schools until Regg retired and they moved back to Pope County, building a home on the land where Regg lived as a boy just outside Eddyville, IL. Since then, Thelma prided herself on her beautiful flower gardens, especially row upon row of Sweet Williams & spectacular roses. She also enjoyed quilting. Thelma is survived by her Husband, Regg, of over 63 ? yrs; her Daughter, Sharon Standish & her husband, Tom of Littleton, CO; 6 Sisters – Elaine Clark of Paducah, KY, Wilma Franks of Glen Carbon, IL, Louise Heren of Peoria, IL, Lucille Shirley of St. Louis, MO, Frances Herich of St. Louis, MO, and Fern Futrell of Paducah, KY. A Brother – Franklin Randolph of Mattoon, IL. Several Nieces & Nephews. In addition to her Parents, Thelma was preceded in death by 2 Brothers – Wayne Randolph & John Randolph. Thelma leaves her family and many dear friends to cherish her memory. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon, February 22, 2004 at 2 PM at the Eddyville Methodist Church in Eddyville, IL. Rev. John Bailey will officiate. Entombment will be in the Eddyville Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday afternoon from 1 – 2 PM at the Eddyville Methodist Church. Memorials are suggested to the Sulphur Springs Cemetery, c/o Bailey Funeral Home, PO Box 701, Vienna, IL 62995.

Thelma Holloway

December 6, 1913 - February 19, 2004