” See, now is a time for courage. I guess you already know that there are angels masquerading as people walking around this planet and your mom was the bravest one of those.”
Melondy Kay Holtsclaw, 57, of Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 21, 2020 after battling numerous illnesses.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Holtsclaw, III and Richard Holtsclaw; mother, Esta Jane Holovic; grandparents, Gray and Nettie McCartney and Charles Sr. and Opal Holtsclaw; nephew, Joshua Holtsclaw; and sisters-in-law, Bonnette Hinton and Terri Knapp-Roush.
Melondy is survived by her children, Greg Holstein and Paula Kay Mooney; granddaughter, Anya Jane; father, Charles Holtsclaw; brother, Mark (Kristen) Holtsclaw; nephews, Aaron Holtsclaw, Casey Holtsclaw, and Cody (Beth) Holtsclaw; nieces, Christi Johnson, Kylie Holtsclaw, and Addison Holtsclaw; along with numerous great nephews, great nieces, and friends.
Melondy was a 1981 graduate of George Washington High School, where she participated in the band program. She worked for some time at the South Charleston Public Library as well as, at Capitol Mini Storage.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you wear pink, as it was her favorite color and find time to make a positive difference in someone else’s life.
“Codladh Samh”
So sad to see her go
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I love you Melondy…. I am so sorry for missed opportunities.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Greg, Paula, Mr Holtsclaw and the rest of the family. I have known Melondy for many years. Worked with her at the SC Library. Meet her when are kids were young when she lived at Davis Creek. She was a special friend to me. I know she loved her family so very much. She would tell me about her precious granddaughter. She always spoke so well of her father. I know he has been there for her all of her life. She loved him so much. She loved her children so much. We will miss her yet I know she is rejoicing with the Lord now. She has been through so much. It seemed like every time she would get a little better something else would happen. She was a strong lady I don’t think everyone knew how much she tried. She wasn’t able to have her knee surgery that she wanted so badly. I went to the Dr. with her they were bone on bone. Through it all she still had a smile on her face I will miss our visits tremendously. She was a special lady. Love to all
To Greg and Paula, I hope you know just how proud your Mom was of both of you. Of course, her voice brightened whenever she spoke of Anya Jane, who brought lots of joy to Melondy. From the Belcher Family, we send our deepest sympathies to Greg and his family, Paula, Charlie, and Mark. I have so many memories with Melondy and the entire Holtsclaw Family and will always be grateful for our friendship.
Sending our love and prayers
Cheryl Belcher