Shirley Iris (Rabel) Holstine, 79, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Maggie Rabel; brothers, John B. , Keith and Tom Rabel; and sisters, Phyllis Pauley and Charlotte McGraw.
Shirley, affectionately known as “Ma” to her family, was a faithful member of Hopewell Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for several years. Ma loved to crochet, work puzzles and spend time with her granddaughters. Ma also loved to go to her “little home in the mountains”, a beloved camp in Pocahontas County, that holds so many great memories. Ma loved to cook and her most precious time was cooking for her family, serving her last big meal for all the family this past Thursday. Shirley was a retired cook from Kanawha County schools.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Bob “Tuffy” Holstine; son, Timothy (Gayla) Holstine; and two granddaughters, Tori Holstine and Maggie (Brendon) Leaptrot, whom she dearly loved.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Hopewell Baptist Church, Route 119 at Brounland Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Dwight McClure officiating and assisted by Randy Searls. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park in South Charleston. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29th, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV.
Tuffy , Tim & family, we are so sad to hear about Shirley & sorry we can’t be there. We will never forget her. Keeping you in our prayers, may God heal your broken heart. Hope to see you soon , love & hugs, Deitz & Terry
The West Virginia and Kanawha County Associations of Retired School Employees extend their sincere sympathy to you, the family, in your sorrow. Blessings to all.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss.. Praying for comfort for you all..
Tim,
So sorry for you loss. You are in our prayers.
Jim and Terry Meade
Shirley was a good neighbor and friend. Although we no longer live in WV, we talked often. We will miss her. Our prayers thoughts and love are sent to Bob, Tim and the family. She is now home.
So sorry for your loss. Love the family ,we know she will be missed by all.
Our deepest heartfelt Sympathies for you loss , may God comfort each of you at this trying time!
So sorry for your loss. may god bless you in your times of sorrow.
We are so very sorry! Have many wonderful memories of Shirley at Hopewell. You are all in our prayers!
Tuffy, Tim and family – We are so sorry to hear of Shirley passing. Will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers that God will comfort and give you strength for the days ahead.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Shirley was a special one of a kind lady. We love you Tuffy, Tim, Gayla and girls!
I had some great kitchen table talks with Shirley. I will miss her. My love and prayers are with all of the family.
Thoughts and prayers for the entire family. We appreciate Shirley and Bob (Tuffy) as wonderful neighbors and good friends.
The Family of Edward Belcher