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Ms. Nelvina Holloway

Posted By Marlan Gary On November 10, 2022 @ 4:20 pm In Obituaries,Columbus Obituaries | 29 Comments

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Nelvina Holloway (Smith), age 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday,
November 9, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.

Nelvina was born on December 3, 1934 in Pigeon, West Virginia to the parents of Walter Smith and Mabel Hagwood. She was affectionally known to her family and friends as Vi, Ms. Vi, Mom, Mom Holloway, Grandma, Grams and Baby Cakes. She worked and retired from Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) with over 30 years of service.

She truly enjoyed being around her family and they would often gather at her house for family gatherings. She also enjoyed watching her favorite, Ohio Buckeyes, play college football. She also liked to play spades while drinking E&J with Pepsi. She loved taking weekend trips to the casino with her
sister, Lib.

Nelvina was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mabel Smith; her son, Walter Bruce Smith; her brothers James Smith and Gordon Hagwood and her sister, Mary Elizabeth Evans; a special Aunt, Annie Mae Shruggs, as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Nelvina leaves to cherish her memories: Sons Mike (Angela) of Florida, Kenny (Sherri) and John Holloway; her Aunt, Charity, driver of North Carolina, Latonya Napier, Tiffany Smith, Sayveon Jordan and a host of grandchildren (24), great grandchildren (54), great great grandchildren (4), special friends from the Southfield neighborhood and Mr. & Mrs. Williams.


Condolences for the family of “Ms. Nelvina Holloway”

Condolence from Latonya Naphier on November 11th, 2022 8:50 am

Grandma, I miss you so much, but I truly thank God that you are no longer suffering. Rest well my love, until we meet again.
Love always,
Latonya

Condolence from Anita Ayers on November 11th, 2022 7:55 pm

Truly a gem with a heart of gold. Giving from the time we met even to the end. Such a beautiful soul.
You took ‘flight’ before me(insider). I’ll always remember you aunt Vina. I love you, Nina❤️

Condolence from Nelvina Holloway on November 11th, 2022 8:44 pm

My baby my love my everything I’m going to carry are name sake on I’m so hurt broken l wasn’t there to see you take ur last breath l love you always and 4 ever til we meet again

Condolence from Charles Smith on November 11th, 2022 8:50 pm

Sorry for the lost you will be deeply missed may you rest with the Heavenly Father

Condolence from Micenzia Holloway on November 11th, 2022 8:52 pm

Love and 4 ever ur great granddaughter Micenzia Holloway

Condolence from Dewayne Cupe on November 11th, 2022 9:34 pm

Mrs Holloway,you have always been a gracious spirit and for that,I am ever grateful. I am grateful for your sons,Michael and John..we’ve been friends for many years
Your legacy will live on im them and me. Rest well… the journey is complete

Condolence from John L. Holloway on April 20th, 2023 2:18 pm

Thanks for your kind and Special word
Much Love bro always

Condolence from Tia Hayes on November 11th, 2022 10:24 pm

Tonya always talked highly of you I don’t believe we meet here on earth ….but I do know you were loved by her and everyone else in y’all family … by the stories you ran a good race ….rest in heaven always

Condolence from Tonya Naphier on November 15th, 2022 10:14 am

Thank you so much sister. I love you.

Condolence from John Buscema on November 12th, 2022 12:16 am

Mrs Holloway, Thank you for blessing the world with your son, Mouse. Now, it’s your time for eternal glory with your Lord and Savior… “welcome home my good and faithful servant, all I have is yours” – Jesus.

Amen , John B

Condolence from Mike Holloway on November 20th, 2022 1:39 pm

Thank you for your Kind words John B

Condolence from Norman Saxon on November 12th, 2022 12:08 pm

My Condolences to the family, Praying for you all.

Condolence from Sue Humphrey on November 12th, 2022 8:33 pm

Prayers to the Holloway family! Treasure all the wonderful memories you shared!

Condolence from Mike Holloway on November 20th, 2022 1:39 pm

Thank you or your kind words Sue

Condolence from Bernice Close McQueen on November 13th, 2022 2:27 pm

Prayers and condolences to the family. May God grant each of you strength and peace during this difficult time.
Bernice Close McQueen

Condolence from Mike Holloway on November 20th, 2022 1:39 pm

Thank you Ms Bernice

Condolence from Janet Hubbard on November 14th, 2022 5:10 am

John I’m so sorry for your loss , my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family

Condolence from Larry Holloway on December 3rd, 2022 11:03 am

Thanks really appreciate you

Condolence from Jonathan Todd on November 16th, 2022 10:55 pm

My love, prayers and condolences to the Holloways… Another one of my childhood moms has moved on through the pearlie gates of heaven. Rest well moms and tell all of my mothers hello

Condolence from John L. Holloway on April 20th, 2023 2:20 pm

Thanks bro really appreciated

Condolence from Pat Harden on November 17th, 2022 4:47 pm

Deepest Sympathy fam

Condolence from Savedra Ware on November 17th, 2022 7:39 pm

My condolences to the family. Thinking of you, continued prayers for strength

Condolence from McArthur Baker on November 18th, 2022 5:54 pm

To the Holloway family, my heart ❤ and prayers go out to to all of you , I didn’t have the privilege of knowing this dear lovely woman, but I did get to know you John from School, and I see where your kindness and warmth came from, as we grow older ourselves, we can see the importance of drawing closer to our heavenly father, because we need his comfort at times like this, my prayer is that he helps you and your family to be comforted in knowing that we all have a opportunity to be reunited once again.

Condolence from John L. Holloway on November 25th, 2022 3:47 pm

Thanks for your kind words my bro much Love to you stay blessed

Condolence from Larry Holloway on December 3rd, 2022 11:02 am

Thanks Bro really appreciate you been a long time Love you bro

Condolence from Cecil and Pam Hill on November 19th, 2022 11:30 pm

Mrs Holloway, your guidance and wisdom through the years will be missed. Prayers for all the family.

Condolence from Alex and Jo Ann Fitts on November 21st, 2022 12:31 am

We are saddened by the loss of our family member, Nelvina. Our thoughts and prayers are with our entire family. We pray you will find comfort in knowing that Nelvina is resting in the arms of the Lord.
Love,
Alex and Jo Ann Fitts

Condolence from Don Sellers on November 22nd, 2022 4:04 am

Mom Holloway you did it your way. To Latonya, Sayveon you put your lives on hold to ensure she would be comfortable, Much love. To my brothers Mike, Kenny and Larry I love you. Mike I have seen how far a son’s love can stretch. Job well done.

Condolence from Larry Holloway on December 3rd, 2022 11:01 am

Thanks Big bro really appreciate

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