Elizabeth Estelle Holley

Elizabeth Estelle Holley, age 86 of Hastings passed away August 14, 2012 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on January 08, 1926, the daughter of Forest Milton and Eila Rolene (Goss) Gray.

Elizabeth attended school in Battle Creek. She married Clarence Holley on June 12, 1943. Over the years Elizabeth was employed by Kelloggs, Archway Cookies, a Flower shop and also worked as a cleaning lady.

Elizabeth enjoyed sewing, ceramics, cooking and painting. She loved being with her family. She was a member of the Extension, First Wesleyan Church and 4-H Cooking and Sewing.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence (Sam) Holley; son, Michal S. Holley; brother, Jack Gray; one grandson; one great-grandson; and a son-in-law, Les Rush.

She is survived by her daughters: M. Illadelle Barcroft of Hastings; Anna May (Penny) (Cliff) Boody of Climax , Jancy (Ronald) Lear; Stella (Dale) Wilcox; Janie Rush; son, Clarence Robert Jr. (Jay) Holley; stepsons: Sam Robert (Kathy) Holley, Keith (Cindy) Holley and numerous grandchildren.