Maw-Maw

Helen Ann Woodfin Hollon

September 19, 1931 - February 1, 2017

On Wednesday, my precious grandmother passed away. Her health had been declining over the last few months. We knew last week, that her days were numbered. She passed away with her two sons by her side. Her family will miss her greatly, but I know she is in Heaven, reunited with my grandfather, in no pain. Maw-Maw was an amazing grandmother and words could never describe just how much she meant to all of us. She had 2 sons, 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren (+1 on the way). We all lived on within a mile of each other growing up, so we saw her every week, if not every day. She was spunky, she was fun, she was silly, she was kind, she loved the Lord. She was greatly loved and she loved us back just as much. 

Maw-Maw & Paw-Paw with their first born - my dad

Paw-Paw, Maw-Maw, Dad & his brother Stan
(At mom & dad's wedding)

Paw-Paw & Maw-Maw with my brother Billy & me

Maw-Maw & me

My grandparents at my college graduation 

Maw-Maw with her 5 grandchildren 

Me, my mom, Maw-Maw & my sister Lindsey at one of my bridal showers

At my wedding

Maw-Maw, Jake, me & my dad at Jake's baby dedication 

Maw-Maw at her 80th birthday party

Me & my Maw-Maw

Maw-Maw & Hollon

Some of the great grandchildren with Maw-Maw on her 85th Birthday

Maw-Maw with her 10 great grandchildren at Christmas

Our last full family picture at Thanksgiving last year

Maw-Maw truly was a Proverbs 31 woman:

10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 

11Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. 

12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. 

13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 

14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.

15 She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. 

16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. 

17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. 

18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. 

19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. 

20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.

21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. 

22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. 

23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. 

24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. 

25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. 

26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 

27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 

28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 

29 “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” 

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 

31 Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.