Nancy Reass Holloway, 72, of Wheeling passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022.
She was born to the late Robert Frank and Nancy Leota (Coffee) Reass on December 10, 1949.
Nancy, a Lutheran by faith, and a faithful member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, is remembered as a wonderful teacher of Math and Home Economics with Ohio County Schools for 34 years, who had a love for children, animals, the church and her family. She was a very talented sewer, and throughout her life Nancy sewed special clothing and costumes for her daughter, husband and others including her own wedding dress. Nancy enjoyed gardening and genealogy, having traced her own family heritage back several generations.
In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by her infant son, David Christopher Holloway.
Left to cherish her memory is the love of her life for more than 50 years, and her adoring husband for 48 years, Larry Holloway; devoted daughter, Holly (Karl) Holloway Mueller; darling grandson, Jonathan Michael Mueller; brother, Robert Scott Reass; nephew and niece, Josh Reass and Sara (Aaron) Halaja; and grandnephew, Everett Aaron Halaja.
Family and friends will be received Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street Wheeling, WV and Friday September 9, 2022 11:00am until time of service at 12 noon at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church on Chapline Street Wheeling, WV with Rev. Deborah Gable presiding. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Wheeling, WV.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Nancy’s memory to St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church (click here) or by visiting www.TMCFunding.com.
Larry and Holly, I was so sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. She was such a wonderful friend. We shared many good times at Bridge Street. She was a good caring teacher and her students thought a lot of her. I know your family will miss her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear Mrs. Holloway passed away. She was a wonderful math teacher and a wonderful person. My condolences to you guys.
Mrs Holloway was a sweet and kind teacher. Fond memories of her at Bridge Street Junior High and her mother at Middle Creek Elementary. She will be remembered with great respect and admiration. My sincerest condolences.
Larry. So sorry to read of Nancy’s passing. May memories and love and support from family and friends help you through this time.
Larry and Holly, I am so sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. I knew her through you guys and my daughter went to BSMS. You all were so happy together then. It’s never an easy thing going through this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
I am happy to have had the opportunity to work with Nancy. My sincere condolences to Larry and Holly and her family.
Nancy’s Family,
It was my pleasure to work with Nancy for a number of years at Bridge Street. She was a caring, pleasant, and thoroughly professional educator, admired by students and staff. We share in your loss.
H. Lawrence (Larry) Jones, Ed.D.
Larry, sorry to hear about Nancy. We enjoyed her company at our get togethers. She became one of us and will be missed. Many, Many prayers for you and your families.
Larry, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife. May God rest her soul in peace and give you consolation and peace.
Larry was a member of a group of a local high school group, and, together, he and Nancy joined us once a month for a get-together of friends at local restaurants to keep up-to-date on our lives. Nancy was part of that group, and will be missed by one and all. Our prayers go out to Larry and Nancy’s friends and family during this time of loss. May God grant peace and strength to remember Nancy as a very good friend, and part of our lives.