Lucille Hollenhead Passes Away at 95: Remembering Her Amazing Journey of Service and Generosity
Lucille Hollenhead was a remarkable woman who lived a long and fulfilling life. She passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024, at the age of 95. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many.
She was also a woman of faith, resilience, and kindness, who touched the lives of countless people with her warmth and generosity.
Early Life and Education
Lucille Hollenhead was born on December 31, 1928, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Mac Albert Campbell and Mary Ruth Logan Campbell, who instilled in her the values of honesty, hard work, and compassion. She grew up in a close-knit family with two sisters, Mary Stevens and Martha Wolfe, who remained her lifelong friends and confidants.
Lucille was a bright and curious student who excelled in academics. She attended King College in Bristol, Tennessee, where she pursued a degree in education. It was there that she met the love of her life, James B. Hollenhead, a young minister who shared her passion for learning and serving God. They married in 1949 and embarked on a journey of love and ministry that lasted for 64 years, until James’ death in 2013.
Career and Ministry
Lucille and James moved to Richlands, Virginia, where they settled and raised their five children: Cynthia Hess, Mary Cole, Debbie Craft, Rebekah Broomhall, and Jim Hollenhead. Lucille was a devoted and supportive wife, who helped James in his pastoral duties at the Richlands Presbyterian Church. She was also a dedicated and caring mother, who nurtured and encouraged her children in their pursuits and interests.
Lucille Hollenhead was a gifted teacher, who taught at various schools in the area, including Richlands Elementary School and Richlands High School. She loved her students and inspired them to achieve their full potential. She was also a lifelong learner, who continued to pursue her education and earned a master’s degree in counseling from Radford University. She used her skills and knowledge to counsel and mentor many people in the community, especially young women and couples.
Lucille was a woman of faith, who lived out her beliefs in her daily life. She was an active member of the Richlands Presbyterian Church, where she served in various roles, such as Sunday school teacher, choir member, elder, and mission coordinator. She was passionate about spreading the gospel and helping those in need, both locally and globally. She participated in several mission trips to places like Haiti, Mexico, and India, where she shared her love and compassion with the people she met.
Hollenhead was a woman of resilience, who faced many challenges and hardships in her life, but never gave up or lost hope. She endured the loss of her husband, two granddaughters, and two great-grandchildren, as well as her own health issues, with grace and courage. She always found strength in her faith, her family, and her friends, who supported her through the difficult times.
Lucille was a woman of kindness, who had a generous and cheerful spirit. She was always ready to lend a hand, a listening ear, or a word of encouragement to anyone who needed it. She was a loyal and faithful friend, who maintained close relationships with many people throughout her life. She was also a fun and joyful person, who enjoyed traveling, reading, gardening, and playing games. She had a great sense of humor and a contagious smile that brightened up any room.
Legacy and Memories
Lucille Hollenhead left behind a legacy of love, resilience, and connection that will live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her two sisters, Mary Stevens and Martha Wolfe; her five children, Cynthia Hess, Mary Cole, Debbie Craft, Rebekah Broomhall, and Jim Hollenhead; her nine grandchildren, Luke Barker, David Cole, Logan Alderson Horne, Jacob White, McKinley White, James Hollenhead, Emily Broomhall, Matthew Broomhall, and Jenna Hollenhead; and her 16 great-grandchildren, Benjamin Street, Knox Anthony Knighten, Donavon Alderson, Chloe White, Clarie White, Paisley Cole, Macy Cole, Blayne Horn, Titus Cole, Sykaileynne Barker, Eden Kate Cole, Xakyhia Barker, Dorothy “Dottie” Cole, Charlotte White, Zeyvonta Barker, and Lucille “Lucy” Cole.
Lucille’s family and friends will always remember her as a loving, resilient, and kind woman, who made a positive difference in the world. They will cherish the memories they shared with her, and honor her legacy by following her example of faith, service, and generosity.
Celebration of Life and Obituary
A celebration of life service for Lucille Hollenhead will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Richlands Presbyterian Church, located at 1315 2nd St, Richlands, VA 24641. The family will receive visitors from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the same location. The service will be officiated by Rev. John Craft, Lucille’s son-in-law, and Rev. Matthew Broomhall, Lucille’s grandson. The service will include hymns, prayers, scriptures, and tributes from family and friends.
Lucille’s obituary can be found online at Echovita, a website that provides online memorial pages and obituaries for the deceased. The obituary includes a brief summary of Lucille’s life, as well as information about the service, the family, and the memorial contributions. The obituary also allows visitors to leave sympathy messages, light candles, and plant memorial trees in Lucille’s honor.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Richlands Presbyterian Church’s Operation Child Mission Project, a program that supports children in need around the world. Donations can be sent to PO BOX 446, Richlands, Virginia 24641.
