Mary Jane Hollyday
July 1, 1929 ~ May 27, 2020
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Dallas, TX
Mary Jane Chandler Hollyday, 90, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in Dallas, Texas.
Mrs. Hollyday was born in Asheville, NC to the late Wallace and Maude Ray Chandler. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 43 Years who died in 2003, W. Murray Hollyday and a brother, Harold R. Woody and his wife Mary.
Mary Jane was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School, attended Brevard College and was a member of Biltmore Church in Arden. She had served on the Brevard College Alumni Board, was a member of the Buncombe County Board of Social Service, Chairman of the local Christian Coalition, President of Valley Springs PTA, President of Children’s Welfare League, Delegate to 3 Republican National Conventions and Vice Chairman to the NC Republican Party of NC and the Buncombe County Republican Party.
Mrs. Hollyday is survived by her three children, Linda H. Edwards of Mathews, VA, Martha H. Batts (Ron) of Dallas, Texas and William M. “Bill” Hollyday of Salem, SC; two nephews, Allan Woody (Jan) of Belton, SC and Jimmy Hedrick of Charlotte, NC; one niece, Holly McNeill (Jerry) of Wake Forest, NC; 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Biltmore Church, 35 Clayton Road, Arden, NC 28704 or to the WNC Rescue Ministry, https://westerncarolinarescue.nm-secure.com/online-giving https://westerncarolinarescue.nm-secure.com/online-giving https://westerncarolinarescue.nm-secure.com/online-giving
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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Mary Jane is one of those people whom God places in a person’s life that makes the greatest difference. I met and was privileged to work with her in 1987 for a few years. I will always treasure my time with her and I often speak of her to others and tell them about her giving spirit and genuine care for others. I am sorry for your loss but it is heaven’s gain. I believe she “fought a good fight and kept the faith”. God bless you all.
My most sincere condolences, and prayers, for all the family.
I was honored to met Mary Jane in 199-95. My husband and I were young and very passionate about politics. He ran for County Commissioner and Mary Jane was always so supportive and helpful. She gave us both great advice with her infinite wisdom and wonderful spiritual conviction. She was a wonderful influence and mentor. I also knew her through Biltmore Church. She loved that Church and believed in its total and complete success for our community. What a wonderful woman and Christian. And what an honor to have known her. I am very sorry for your loss but God has another Angel now…..
The Lyman’s and the Hollyday’s go back a long way. So sorry to hear about Mary Jane. She would really give me a hard time!!! I think my mother Sally dated your dad, Murray (?). I had no idea what happened to Mrs Hollyday, but always missed her. Please know all of you are in our prayers including Mary Jane and Murray. She was one wonderful lady. I loved her & I think she loved me!! I remember, well when Mrs Hollyday told me, “Sandy don’t ever have 2 cars the same age, because you’ll need 8 tires instead of 4, and all of the things that you’d have with maintaining 2 cars at the same time, instead of one at a time”. RIP Mary Jane, and may God Bless you and your whole wonderful family.
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Debbie and Sandy Lyman
ronnie sams good friend of bill roseboro and harold woody ,he built our house..