She was born in Shorterville, AL on April 2, 1932 to Ilene Gilbert and James W. Hutto and later spent much of her childhood in Fort Deposit, AL, where she graduated from Lowndes County High School.
Betty was married to Charles O. “Charlie” Holladay on December 28, 1952.
She was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood, AL, where she served in the Pre-School ministry. For years, she enjoyed traveling and playing bridge with the friends of her bridge club.
She was a devoted and kind wife, mother, and grandmother. Holidays and others’ birthdays were very important to her. She always made sure that holidays were celebrated with a good meal, and that birthdays were celebrated with a cake and presents.
Above all else, Betty was a selfless individual who always put others’ needs ahead of her own and rarely asked anything of anyone. She was an outstanding and tireless caregiver to both her husband, Charlie during his battle with cancer and her mother, Ilene during the latter years of her life.
Survivors include Betty's sons, Charles Richard “Chuck” Holladay and James "Scott" Holladay (Heidi); grandchildren, Dalton Holladay and Kendal Holladay; one sister, Sara Alice Connor (Jack); and many nieces and nephews. Betty will be missed by all.
Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, AL, immediately followed by a graveside service at 12 noon at Southern Heritage Cemetery, Pelham.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, 1114 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL 35209.
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