Martha Holley

Martha Mavoline “Mavy” Meeks Holley

Amory— Martha Mavoline “Mavy” Meeks Holley, 91, passed away with her family surrounding her, on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at her residence. She was born on October 22, 1927, in Nettleton, to Hollis Meeks and Ola Mae Estes Sullivan.

Martha attended Nettleton schools. She married the love of her life, Charlie Truman Holley on April 27, 1946 and together they were blessed with five children. Her husband affectionately called her “Mavy”. With such a large family, she learned early how to be the best Homemaker who was compassionate, understanding, and loving. Throughout her lifetime, she was a wise, selfless, giving, serving, and patient mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family would tell you she was one of the best cooks in the world with her coconut cake being unmatched. Martha loved to bake for special occasions and church fundraisers.

A Godly woman, she attended Apostolic Truth Tabernacle Church in Amory and she was a kindergarten Sunday school teacher for 29 years. Her devotion to her family and her faith in God made her a special woman. She loved spending time with her grand and great-grandchildren. Feeding her family and friends with her fantastic food was one way she showed her love for them. She enjoyed spending time with some of her closest friends, Margie Hill, “Momma” Louise Summerford, and Nell Sargent. As she grew older, she loved to keep her grandchildren as they gave her so much joy and meant the world to her. Her family feels blessed to have such a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother in their lives. Martha’s wisdom, love, and memories she left behind, will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

Martha is survived by her daughters, Peggy Joyce Holloway (James), Amory, Martha Faye Moreland (Rick), Wanda Kay Petty (Charles), Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Richardson (Mike); son, Charlie T. Holley, Jr. (Joey), Amory; sisters, Dorothy Finney (Willie), Nettleton, Doris Thompson (L.C.), Nettleton; brothers, Carlos Sullivan (Ruby), Sammy Sullivan(Betty), Carolina Community; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Truman Holley.

Her funeral service will be held at 2PM Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Apostolic Truth Tabernacle Church, Amory, with Bro. Charles Petty and Bro. Coy Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joseph Richardson, Tyler Ligon, Aaron Petty, Triston Ligon, Johnathan Capel, Bill Holloway. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Richardson, J. J. Holloway, and Richard Petty.

Visitation will be from 5-8PM, Tuesday, at Apostolic Truth Tabernacle Church, Amory, MS.

Donations may be made to the Tupelo Children’s Mansion, 1801 East Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38804.

Memories and condolences may be shared with her family at eepicklefuneralhome.com