Charlotte Louise Holestine, 83, of Alum Creek, born April 15th 1936 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Her last few days were spent at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. The family would like to thank them for their warm and compassionate care provided for their mother during her stay.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents Frankie & Nellie Davis, husband, Frankie Edward Holestine, son,Ralph Edward Holestine and her sisters, Demi O. Davis and Rosalita Faulks Davis and brothers, James L. Davis and Cornelius Davis.
She was a graduate of Washington District High School. After graduation in 1956 she married Frankie Edward Holestine, they raised six children, Frankie Jr., Holestine of South Charleston, David Wayne Holestine of Charleston, Pamala Charlotte Pratt of South Charleston, Arlie Bronson Holestine of Charleston, and Tamela Louise Means of South Charleston. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Brittany Holestine of St. Albans, Brandon Holestine of Cleveland, OH, David Jr. Holestine of Florida, Tracy Shive of North Carolina, Jeremy Holestine of Hurricane, Christopher Holestine of Dunbar, and Aleshia Means of Charleston, 21 wonderful great-grandchildren, sister, Barbara Johnson of North Carolina, with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Service will be 1:00pm Tuesday, July 30, 2019 with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating at Curry Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00pm Monday, July 29th.
Words can’t express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. Many fond memories of Charlotte and Buddy . She will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .