Marlyn Propst Hollar

Marlyn was born on May 6, 1938 in Catawba County where she remained a lifelong resident. She was married to Kenneth Charles Hollar (deceased) of Hickory on July 20, 1957. They were blessed with two children Lori Ann Hollar Joyner (deceased), and Kurt Charles Hollar of Durham, NC. Marlyn was a loyal and long-time employee of Sherrill Furniture Company and retired after 53 years. She was an active member of Miller’s Lutheran Church, Hickory, NC where she served in numerous women’s ministries and participated in other church activities.

Marlyn was preceded in death by her father, Ralph McCoy Propst and her mother, Rachel (Williams) Propst of Hickory. Her daughter Lori Ann Hollar Joyner and her brother-in-law Hugh Shook of Hickory also preceded her in death.

In addition to her son, Kurt Charles Hollar, she is survived by her brother Edwin Propst and wife Joan of Hickory, her sister Joan (Propst) Shook of Hickory, her sister Sharon (Propst) Herman and husband David of Lenoir, and her sister, Susan (Propst) Salamandra and her husband Steve of San Rafael, CA. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Marlyn’s Memorial service will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 11:00 am at Miller’s Lutheran Church, 2280 12th Ave. NE Hickory, NC with the Reverend Todd Cook officiating. The family will receive friends in the church following the service.

Memorial gifts may be made to Miller’s Lutheran Church, 2280 12th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601 or to Carolina Caring 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.