Velma Hollingsworth

May 31, 2015

Mrs. Velma Hollingsworth, 56, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015, in Mobile.

Mrs. Hollingsworth was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore. Mrs. Hollingsworth was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She was a member and pianist at the United Pentecostal Church. Her parents, Robert and Lillie Mae Rolin precede her in death.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Hollingsworth of Atmore; one daughter, MaKayla Rolin of Atmore; one step-daughter, Bessy Hollingsworth of Walnut Hill; one brother, Robert Harold Rolin of Atmore; four sisters, Lillie Bell (AutryLee) Tucker of Atmore, Mary Jane McGhee of Atmore, Willie Faye Thomas of Atmore and Thelma (Jerry) Williamson of Uriah; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Monday, June 1, 2015, at 3 p.m. at the United Pentecostal Church with Bro. Steve Pendleton and Bro. Steve Bercida officiating.

Burial will follow at the New Home Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Marshall Rolin, Greg McGhee, Shay Gipson, John Burns, Cody Nall and Nick Flowers.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.

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One Response to “Velma Hollingsworth”

  1. Shelley on June 1st, 2015 1:22 pm

    The most amazing woman I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. I’m proud to have been her friend. I will forever miss her.

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