Hettie Upton Holbrook
March 7, 1922 ~ February 4, 2010
Resided in:
Candler, NC
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Hettie Upton Holbrook, 87, of Holbrook Rd., Candler, died on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at Memorial Campus, Mission Hospitals.
A native of McDowell Co., Mrs. Holbrook was a daughter of the late Robert and Corina Duvall Upton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Alexander Holbrook, who died in 1989; a son, Robert Franklin Holbrook; her sister, Judia Holbrook; and a granddaughter, Kelly Astudillo.
Mrs. Holbrook retired from American Enka. She was a member of Oak Hill United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son, Michael Holbrook and wife Lynn, of Candler; grandchildren, Scott Holbrook and wife Sara, of Clifton, VA, Jodi H. Trantham and husband Richard, and Nina Holbrook; great-grandchildren, Dalton and Price Holbrook, and Logan Trantham; and niece, Linda Rickman and husband David, and their children, David and Jacob.
A funeral service for Mrs. Holbrook will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Rev. D. Wes Austin officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
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My life has been better for knowing the Holbrooks. Mrs. Holbrook was always kind and loving to me. I know she is in a happy place for her now with a big smile on her face. Hug Bob and Tom for me.
May you forever cherish many fond memories of Mrs. Holbrook. God Bless you all.
I’m so sorry to hear about Helttie she was alway so nice to me when we all were going to church at Oak Hill she will be miss by ever one but she is gone to a better place and we see all her friends and family I will keep you all in my prays and may god bless each and ever one Linda Smathers Branch
The Holbrook Family, Having worked along side Hettie for many years at American Enka, she will be sorely missed by those whose lives she touched in so many ways.
May you be comforted by the Comforter as we wait to see each other once again.
In His Name,
Harry & Ruby Grooms
To my loving and beautiful Aunt:
I thank you for all the years of love and comfort you have given to me as a child and still as an adult. With the exception of my Mom, you were the best friend to me. I don’t have anyone to call and check on now and I will truly miss that. Jacob and I will always LOVE YOU!!
We are very sorry to hear about Hettie. We had the pleasure of knowing both Hettie & Judy, even tho we lived far apart. We loved them both. Rest is peace Hettie. You will not be forgotten–
Ron & Carol Holbrook
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We are sorry to hear of your loss. Mother and Daddy worked at Enka and thought very highly of your Mother. Peace and Prayers to your family. Eddie and Becky Haynes
my condolences to the holbrook family
Dear Holbrook Family,
At a time when words are hard to find, may you know God’s comforting presence. His faithful love, and His peace that passes understanding to carry you through.
I enjoyed the years that I worked with Hettie at Enka. I always looked forward to our visits in the past few years. Hettie will be missed by all that knew her as a very sweet lady at Oak Hill United Methodist Church and in our community.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Mike and Family, I am always sadden to read about one of the neighbors passing on. May God Bless you and your family. Ed Owen
Jodi & Richard,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Grandmother Hettie. Our heart felt condolences,thoughts and prayers are you and your entire family during this difficult time.
My parents will also miss her dearly.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Charles & Jean Trantham
Dear Mike, Lynn and Family.
I just learned today that Nannie has passed away. I am so shocked, and needless to say, my heart is broken. What a wonderful lady she was, and always so good to me. She is now in Heaven and having a grand reunion with Jim, Bob, John, Tom, Mary and all of her other family members. I know she is taking really good care of ‘My Kelly’. Nannie, I have always loved you and you will truly be missed.