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Marka Lynn Holloway

10/04/1956 - 07/20/2024

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Obituary For Marka Lynn Holloway

Services for Marka Lynn Lair Holloway, 67 of Sherman, will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Parkview Church of Christ in Sherman. Bro. Bradley Brooks of Parkside Church of Christ in Denison will officiate. Interment will follow the service at Holloway Cemetery in Luella, Texas. The family will greet friends on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman.

Marka was born on October 4, 1956 in Sherman, Texas, to Theodore Mark Lair and Nelda Faye Hanning Lair. She was raised in Sherman and attended Sherman Schools, graduating from Sherman High School in 1974. She dated her husband, Max Holloway, for over a year before getting married on September 21, 1974. They were very much in love with each other. Marka knew she would marry Max since she saw him in the 7th grade.

Marka started out working in the family business, Double B Saddle Company in Van Alstyne. She and Max then started their family and she devoted her time to raising her children. When her daughter started school at Jefferson Elementary, she began working as a teacher’s aide and then she held several different positions during her 32 years working for Sherman Independent School District. At the same time, she also worked as a secretary at Texoma Driving School for 25 years. Marka recently retired in May from Perrin Early Childhood Center. She was an extremely hard worker who cared deeply for others.

Marka was a Christian woman and had a deep and abiding faith in her Lord Jesus Christ. She was an amazing example of God’s love to everyone she met. She always met you with a smile on her face and you would never leave her without having a smile on yours. She was a bright light in this world and made a positive impact everywhere she went. Her goal was to have all of her family in Heaven with her. She loved her family deeply and prayed constantly for them. She was a wonderful wife, a wonderful mother, not only to her children, but also to her grandchildren. Marka was truly a woman of faith who spent her life preparing to be with Jesus and she reached that goal on Saturday, July 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She will be greatly missed by all of the people who had the privilege to know her.

Marka was preceded in death by her father, Theodore. She is survived by her husband, Max Holloway; mother, Nelda Clay; 2 children: son, Shane Holloway and daughter, Nicole Baker; grandchildren: Trey, Jailyn, and Khloe Baker, Katherine and Ethan Locke; brother, Nelson Lair, aunt, Sue Hanning, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers for Marka will be: Mark Stidham, Jason Vaughn, Bruce Baker, Jeff Bowen, Tracy Bell, and Roddgrick Washington.

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  • 08/05/2024

    Lori Eckles

    I'm so sorry for your loss of your love one. After looking at all the pictures, family was #1 with her and her kids and grandchildren were in almost every picture which says how much she loved you. Marka worked in the school district and so did I. I had Shane and Khloe in class years back. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lori Eckles

  • 07/26/2024

    Kevin Keen

    Max, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May your many memories of Marka help to get all of you through this difficult time. Thinking of you.

  • 07/26/2024

    LaTasha Savage

    Sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your. God Bless you all during this difficult time. LaTasha Savage

  • 07/25/2024

    Suzanne Carpenter

    I had the privilege of working with Marka at Texoma Driving School for almost 15 years. She was always positive and joyful to be around. We all loved her and enjoyed talking with her. She was a person with a servants heart. You knew very soon how much she loved her family and how much she loved the Lord. She was faithful in all things. A true Proverbs lady and I loved our times to talk. Our prayers are with her Mom, husband, her children and grandchildren. Until we meet her again we pray God's blessings on all of you.

  • 07/25/2024

    Judy Low

    Marka was a wonderful Christian. She will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Love, Judy Low

  • 07/24/2024

    Theresa Barnett

    Joey and I were saddened to hear of Marka's passing. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.

  • 07/24/2024

    Melinda brawley duff

    Max I am so sorry to hear about your sweet wife. prayers for you and your family during this time. Melinda B. Duff

  • 07/24/2024

    Bill Dodson

    I had the pleasure to meet her maybe once or twice at Parkview for a few times Trey & I'm so sorry for your loss bud and to the family I'm sorry for your loss as well you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time in your lives may God grant you all hope, peace , comfort and rest sincerely, Bill Dodson 07/24/2024

  • 07/23/2024

    Nancy Foster

    Q: What 3 words best describe Marka and why? A: Marka was beautifue of a Christian and always greeted everyone with withthat lovely smile and a kind word. She loved her family dearly. Marka will be remembered for her good works.

  • 07/23/2024

    Sherri Milligan

    Marka was the kindest, sweetest, most generous person I have ever known. She was a godly woman and there was no doubt about that. The love she had for her God, her husband, her children and grandchildren was always apparent. Marka will be deeply missed in this world we live in. May God bless the family with sweet memories and the knowledge that she is resting now. With deepest sympathies Sherri Milligan

  • 07/23/2024

    Cindy Green Roder

    When I moved to Sherman High School from Bonham, I felt so overwhelmed. Marka was one of my classmates that made me feel welcome. She had a beautiful smile and so much energy. I always thought she and Max looked adorable together. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  • 07/22/2024

    Delena David

    A beautiful lady with a beautiful smile and sweet spirit. I enjoyed getting to watch her outdo Max when we were axe throwing! 🙂 Sending my prayers and love to you Max and the rest of your family. Love, DD

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