Abshire, Holly

Passed: 1987-08-01

Age: 81

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1987-08-05

Information: Holly Abshire, 81, of Ripley, formerly of Drawdy, Boone County, died Aug. 1, 1987, in Jackson General Hospital after a short illness. He was a retired coal miner and UMW member. He was a member of Mud Run Church of Christ, Ripley. Surviving: daughters, Brenda Thompson and Phyllis Gunnoe both of Charleston; sons, Marlin “Andy” of Madison, James C. of Ripley; sister, Mamie Walker of Mims, Fla.; half sister, Lucille Dotson of Ripley; half brother, Fred Harrison of Nellis; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Service was held Tuesday at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with Evangelist Johnny Steele officiating. Burial was in Harless Cemetery, Drawdy.