Alice Gibbs

Holloway

Mrs. Alice Gibbs Holloway, age 102, the daughter of the late Anthony and Olivia Gibbs, was born on May 10, 1912 in Vinegar Bend, Al. God called her home on April 5, 2015.

She confessed Christ at an early age, joining Little Bethel Baptist Church on Sept. 27, 1925. During her 90 years of membership, she served as musician, choir president (60 years), member of the missionary society, and a faithful and devoted member until her health failed. The Alice G. Holloway Institute of Christian Education was established in her honor on January 12, 2014 at Little Bethel. She was the oldest living member of Little Bethel.

Sister Holloway was a member of Margie Pride Chapter 628 Order of the Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bro. Ray Oscar Holloway and three sons, Ray O., Robert, and Oscar Ray. She was the longest living of 11 children.

From the union of Ray and Alice Holloway, she leaves to cherish her loving memories, two daughters, Marquida (Curtis) Bishop and Joyce Holloway; three sons, James (Jane) Holloway, Willie "Bill" (Marie) Holloway, and Jessie (Lora) Holloway, all of Vinegar Bend. Her legacy will forever be cherished and will live in the hearts of 21 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great-grandchildren, one sister-in-law, Irene Gibbs of Mobile; one devoted nephew and niece, Michael (Mary Ann) Gibbs, Jr., and Louise Gibbs Dixon, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing Sat., April 11, 2015 9-11am at Little Bethel Bapt. Church, Vinegar Bend. Burial in church cemetery. Andrews Funeral Home, Jackson, Directing. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.