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Shirley Iris (Rabel) Holstine

April 27th, 2015 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries

Shirley HolstineShirley 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.

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Deitz & Terry Lilly
9 years ago

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

Kan. Co. Retired School Employees
9 years ago

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.

Tracie Kitchen
9 years ago

So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

Kevin and Mary King
9 years ago

We are so sorry for your loss.. Praying for comfort for you all..

Terry Meade
9 years ago

Tim,
So sorry for you loss. You are in our prayers.
Jim and Terry Meade

Ben and Pat Melton
9 years ago

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.

Juniorand Lura Wentz
9 years ago

So sorry for your loss. Love the family ,we know she will be missed by all.

Jerry & Ann Linville
9 years ago

Our deepest heartfelt Sympathies for you loss , may God comfort each of you at this trying time!

anita bailey parish
9 years ago

So sorry for your loss. may god bless you in your times of sorrow.

Kenny & Mona Lewis
9 years ago

We are so very sorry! Have many wonderful memories of Shirley at Hopewell. You are all in our prayers!

Bill and Betty Young
9 years ago

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.

The John Glenn family
9 years ago

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!

Jody Pauley Hensley
9 years ago

I had some great kitchen table talks with Shirley. I will miss her. My love and prayers are with all of the family.

Cheryl Belcher
9 years ago

Thoughts and prayers for the entire family. We appreciate Shirley and Bob (Tuffy) as wonderful neighbors and good friends.

The Family of Edward Belcher