The family and friends of Mrs. Billie Jo Holt celebrate a precious life well lived. Mrs. Holt passed away on Monday, August 10, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. A private graveside service will be held for immediate family members at Stewart Cemetery.
She is preceded in death by her father, Bill Brooks; her mother, Dorothy “Dimple” Milstead Brooks; her stepmother, Louise Brooks; her brother, Barry Brooks; and her brother, Steve Brooks, all of Fayetteville.
Mrs. Holt, often known by her loved ones as “Nana”, was born on September 29, 1941, in Fayetteville, Tennessee. She worked many years at Serbin and Amana in Fayetteville. She was a wonderful cook, and she took great pride in making sure everyone at her dining table was well fed. She also enjoyed attending the community dances on Friday and Saturday nights in the Elora and Winchester communities. She liked spending time on the back porch and going to the pond with her Border Collie, Bo.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, David Holt; her daughter, Phyllis Holt Johnston and her husband, Randall Johnston, and their daughter, Hannah; her daughter, Janet Holt Mohr and her husband, Jürgen Mohr, and their son, Michael; her stepbrother, Delton Ashby and his wife, Linda; and her cousin and mutually agreed upon “sister”, Marge Wheeler.
The family would like to thank the many doctors and medical professionals who have helped Nana along this journey. The family would also like to express gratitude toward Avalon Hospice of Tullahoma, especially Mrs. Wynona and Mrs. Diana, for helping provide Nana and her family comfort in her final days.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society or Avalon Hospice of Tullahoma, 305 1/2 South Jackson Street, Tullahoma, Tennessee, 37388; or the charity of your choice.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Billie Jo Holt.
17 Comments To "Billie Jo Holt"
#1 Comment By Marcella Scott On August 10, 2020 @ 5:17 pm
Sorry to hear. May god comfort you all.
Marcella Scott
#2 Comment By Gerald and Wanda Scott On August 10, 2020 @ 5:37 pm
We are So Sorry about Billie Jo! She was a Great Friend to me at Amana Goodman!!! A Lovely Lady inside and out that will always be remembered! God bless the Family with Comfort and Peace in the Days to Come!
#3 Comment By Betty Holt Stewman On August 10, 2020 @ 5:41 pm
RIP Anut Billie Jo
Betty & Eddie Stewman
#4 Comment By Judy Stafford On August 10, 2020 @ 5:42 pm
To Billie’s Family, I am so sorry to hear this. Billie was a special person that I have known for many years. A sweet customer of mine at our salon for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
#5 Comment By Paula Pitts On August 10, 2020 @ 6:05 pm
Mr.David. So sorry to hear about Billie Jo , I worked with her at Serbin a long time ago.May God bless your family at this time.
#6 Comment By Kathy Shook Brown On August 10, 2020 @ 6:12 pm
So very sorry for all of you. Billie rode and worked with me, at Amana. She was so pretty, sweet and loved her laugh. Prayers of comfort and peace in your days to come.
#7 Comment By Nancy Woods On August 10, 2020 @ 6:22 pm
Worked many years at Goodman with Billie jo was a wonderful person and friend my prayers are with all of you and sorry for your loss
#8 Comment By Nancy Woods On August 10, 2020 @ 6:27 pm
So sorry for your loss worked with her at Goodman was a wonderful person and friend my prayers are with the family
#9 Comment By Pamela Cartwright On August 10, 2020 @ 6:29 pm
I’m sorry for your loss
Praying for the family.
#10 Comment By Debbie Morris On August 10, 2020 @ 8:31 pm
So sorry to hear this. She was the sweetest lady. Praying for all the family…
#11 Comment By Jan Mills Zielinski On August 10, 2020 @ 10:23 pm
So sorry to hear about “Joey.” She was a sweet cousin and will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Prayers for her loving family in this difficult time!
#12 Comment By Kathy Ward On August 11, 2020 @ 6:24 am
So sorry to hear about Ms. Billie. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy and Wayne Ward
#13 Comment By tracy endsley On August 11, 2020 @ 7:38 am
sorry to hear of your loss of your dear one. you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
#14 Comment By Sandy Neal On August 11, 2020 @ 1:23 pm
We were such good friends in grade school and worked at Serbin together. Always loved seeing Billie Jo and her girls. I always took credit for introducing her to David,:) Will miss you and will remember our good friendship. Love to the family, Thinking of you lovingly. Sandy Neal
#15 Comment By Joe & Jeannie Burrough On August 11, 2020 @ 2:57 pm
So sorry for the loss of Billie. She was a sweet lady. And a very good friend. We loved talking to her. She always had a smile. She will be greatly missed.
#16 Comment By Rhonda Honey Wilbanks On August 11, 2020 @ 3:37 pm
Sorry for the loss of such a special lady….
#17 Comment By Jamie king On August 13, 2020 @ 10:27 pm
Bille jo was a very nice and kind person.A joy to work with,