Edna Faye Holloway

Edna Faye Holloway (Hairell) was born on March 25, 1939 in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. She died in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Saturday, October 9, 2021. What happened in between those dates is the story of a life that will live on in the lives of all who were touched by her. Along with her brother, John Robert Ealey Hairell, Edna was raised by Warren Lester Ealey and Myrtle Rae Ealey. She graduated from Zaneis High School in Wilson, Oklahoma, where she enjoyed playing basketball. Edna was a faithful Christian who enjoyed reading and studying the Bible. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Oklahoma City, attending 31st and Penn Church of Christ, and later Drexel Church of Christ, both in Oklahoma City, Ok. She enjoyed participating in church potlucks and ice cream socials, teaching Sunday school, and spending time with her church family. On July 19, 1967, Edna was married to the love of her life, Bobbie Dean Holloway. Together, they loved and doted on four children, 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. They were a regular fixture at the sporting events of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Edna enjoyed reading, doing puzzle books, plastic canvas, and playing games, especially Yahtzee. She had a love of gardening, and always had a bounty of vegetables for the grandchildren when they came to visit. She also enjoyed baking, preparing treats for her husband, family and friends. Edna was preceded in death by husband, Bobbie Dean Holloway; mother, Myrtle Rae Ealey; step-father, Warren Lester Ealey; brother, John Robert Ealey Hairell; mother-in-law, Alice Neal; and grandson, David Walten Emberling II. She is survived by her children, Vickie Prewitt, Warren Armstrong, Bobby Armstrong, and Tim Armstrong and wife Lisa; grandchildren, Melissa Stephens, Robert Armstrong II and wife Emily, John Moon, TJ Armstrong and wife Rhonda, Anna Armstrong, Ashley Armstrong, and Samantha Armstrong Porter and husband Chris; and great-grandchildren Kearstyn, Nich, Kali, Lily, Braydon, Cooper, Aidan, Lucian, Lewis, Xander, and Oliver, as well as her beloved dog, Zeus. The family would like to thank long-time family friend, Pauline Baker, for her love, support, time, and compassion during Edna’s final days, weeks, months, and years. Edna’s love was unconditional. She was a pillar of strength, guidance, and faith. Her devotion to her family was never-ending. Every day, she encouraged those around her to be better than they were the day before. She showed us, through the way she lived her life, that love conquers all, to always forgive, and never lose faith. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.billmerrittfuneralservice.com for the Holloway family.