Edith graduated from La Marque High School in La Marque, Texas.
Edith and her husband "Barney" settled in Nacogdoches, Texas with their children in 1967. They owned and managed a dairy farm and beef cattle operation for 40 plus years before retiring.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Simple pleasures in life brought great joy to Edith. She was always quick to offer her help and did help many family members, friends and neighbors. During her life, Edith enjoyed her grandchildren, her church, sitting on her porch chatting with neighbors, crocheting, woodworking and jewelry making.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Paaske and Mildred Paaske; beloved husband of 65 years, Harry "Barney" Holloway; son, Harry W. Holloway, III and sister, Ruth Goza.
Edith is survived by her daughter, Sandra Jones and husband Robert, and daughter-in-law, Bridget Holloway. She also shared her life with granddaughter Chrissy Gresham and husband Jory; grandsons, Cody Holloway, Jeffery Kauffman, Jeremy Kauffman and wife Rachel and great granddaughter Harper Kauffman. She is survived by one sister, Doris Tarkington; beloved family, Kerri and Nash and a host of loved nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Edith will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North St, Nacogdoches, Texas 75965. A funeral service will occur Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.
Edith will be laid to rest in Rock Springs Cemetery, Nacogdoches, TX.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com for the Holloway family.
