Dorothy Mae Holleman

DOROTHY MAE HOLLEMAN, age 74, transitioned from this life on Thursday, October 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was born in Kimball,West Virginia on February 13, 1950, to the proud parents of Edward Lee and Rosanna (Jeffries) Terry. From this blessed union, Dorothy was the 10th of 16 children.

Dorothy attended public schools both in West Virginia and Columbus, Ohio. Upon graduation, Dorothy worked at Western Electric for 10 years and retired from Anheuser-Busch, with over 30 years of dedicated service.

Dorothy was a proud and devoted mother to sons Terry and Brian and beautiful daughter, Keiana.

Dorothy met the love of her life, Tommie Holleman and was united in marriage on November 14, 1992. From this unity,

Dorothy gained another son, Eric and daughter, Jodie Holleman.

Dorothy was known for her beautiful smile, contagious laugh and dynamic personality that would light up a room.

Whenever you left her home, you had a full stomach from her cooking and joyful heart from her presence. She will be remembered as a loving matriarch who was dedicated to loving and supporting her family and friends. Even greater than her love for her family and friends, was her love for our heavenly Father, Jehovah. Dorothy had an unwavering commitment to doing Jehovah’s will and spreading his Word for over 50 years. Even in her final days, hours and minutes she never stopped doing Jehovah’s will.

Whether you called her Mommie, Maw Maw, Dot, Dorothy, Sister, Aunt Dorothy or dear friend, she was everything to everybody. Her family was her life, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Simply stated, Dorothy was generous and big-hearted.

There was never a dull moment with Dorothy! She was known among her family for her antics…from stuffing her nephew Kenny in the dryer, throwing her younger brother Richie down the steps, even to knocking her baby sister Pie unconscious! Dorothy was also known for her “paper plate” notes as her gentle reminders for chores and “honey do” lists.

Dorothy was especially known for opening her home and her heart. She never met a stranger. Whether she was making southern comfort food such as her famous delicious macaroni and cheese, delectable greens or her elegant wedding cakes, Dorothy knew how to “throw down” in the kitchen!

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Lee Sr. and Rosanna Terry; beloved husband, Tommie Holleman; sisters Rose Bloom Terry and Cleopatria Steward; brother Edward Terry Jr; sister in love Margo Terry. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving and devoted children, Terry (Vikki) Duff, Brian Duff, and Keiana Shelton; stepchildren Eric (Marcia) and Jodi Holleman; sisters Juanita Marie Blackenberry, Florine Castleman, Katherine Harrell, Verona Terry and Cynthia (Mark) Carpenter; brothers William Terry, Nathaniel Terry, Clarence (Brenda) Terry, Lonnie Terry, Richard (Lue) Terry, James (Valeria) Terry and Jeffrey Terry; 7 grandchildren: Jasmine Duff, Jaiana (Rockford) Penn, Tyler (Amy) Duff, Jay Shelton, Benja Duff, Jalen Shelton and Hailey Holleman; 6 great grandchildren: Bella Duff, twins Joy and Josiah Penn, A’Livia Jo McMarion, Blair Duff and Elia Penn; Devoted friends: Paulette McNeal, Alexis "Bonnie" Jordan, Beverly Sylla, Elec Redman, Annie Thomas, Barbara Bryant, Valerie Ward, Karen Ennis, Jane Adams and Johonny DeJesus. Nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

Let’s continue to laugh and smile whenever we think of this beautiful, phenomenal woman, and all that she has brought to our lives.