Barbara M Holt

Conway, SC Mrs. Barbara Ann Morrison Holt, 87, widow of the late Kenneth S. Holt, passed suddenly into eternal rest and into the arms of our loving Lord on Friday, December 6, 2024. She was born September 4, 1937 in Camden, SC, to William "Bill" and Carrie Belle Morrison and married Ken on November 6, 1960. She was the mother of three (3) children, Kimberly S. Holt, Kenneth S. Holt, II, and Karey S. Holt (deceased). Barbara grew up in the Tilly Swamp community and attended Tilly Swamp Baptist Church where she used her musical talents to lead the congregation in music and worship by playing the piano and singing in the choir. While at Conway High School she was a majorette and played trumpet in the marching band. After graduating from high school, Barbara attended and graduated from Palmer Business School and the College of Charleston Business School. Upon returning to Conway she worked for Dr. Wilson and Dr. Smith. Barbara and Ken moved to the Conway area and joined First United Methodist Church where they both became extensively involved in the life of the Church. She served on many ministerial committees, sang in the choir, rang handbells, and raised her children to believe in and serve God. Barbara was the pianist for the Hut Bible Class for many years and was involved with Seaside Emmaus Community. More recently she was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Conway. Together, she and Ken opened and managed several businesses, including G & H Insurance Company, Holt Realty and Construction, Holt Ford (later Conway Ford), Sea Mark Gift Shop, and Conway Cleaners. Barbara was a loving and gentle spirit who was easy to talk with and understood that no one is perfect. She loved short devotional books and read them daily. She was a woman of faith and understood that forgiveness is a life choice. She enjoyed word search books and watching the Hallmark channel, especially at Christmas. One of her favorite treats was a vanilla kiddie cone from the Freeze. Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Hillcrest Cemetery, section "D"., officiated by Rev. Randy Riddle. The family will receive friends at the graveside beginning at 10:00AM. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Post Office Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Barbara M. Holt please visit our Sympathy Store.

Barbara M Holt

September 4, 1937 - December 6, 2024