Ethel W. Holcomb

Ethel “Boots” Roberta Walker Holcomb, 85, went to be with the Lord, on Wednesday December 7, at home surrounded by her loving family. Boots was a loving and devoted wife, mother and Granny to her family. She was a member of Ellendale Baptist Church and The Order of the Eastern Star. Her favorite hobbies were quilting with church friends and camping. She was co-owner of Walker Radiator Works Inc. of Memphis, TN. Her greatest joys were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Val D. Holcomb, Sr., parents, Harry and Beatrice Walker and other family members.

She is survived by two daughters, Judy (Doug) Wylie of Bartlett, TN, Lil (Russell) Murchison of Bartlett, TN, son Val D. “Tip” Holcomb, Jr. of Bartlett, TN four grandchildren, Lisa (Michael) Taylor of Arlington, TN, Brian (Stephanie) Wylie of Bartlett, TN, Kevin (Ginger) Murchison of Oakland, TN, Brad (Allyson) Murchison of Arlington, TN, ten great-grandchildren, one brother, Vernon (Georgie) Walker of Proctor, AR, one sister in law, Gayleene Walker of Millington, TN, and one sister, Marie (Robert) Hogue of Coldsprings, TX.

The family will recieve friends and relatives, Monday, December 12 from noon until 2 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., all in the chapel of Memphis Funeral Home, 3700 N. Germantown Parkway, Memphis, TN.

Gifts in memory of Mrs. Holcomb may be offered to Ellendale Baptist Church, Ellendale, TN.