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Wilma Jean Holley

January 23, 1939 — May 14, 2021

Wilma Jean Harris Holley was born January 23, 1939 in Selmer, TN the daughter of the late Everett and Ruby McHughes Harris.

She was united in marriage to Emmett Washington Holley, Jr. on March 25, 1961.

Mrs. Holley was a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church. She was formerly employed as a production worker for Brown Shoe Company in Selmer. Painting and sewing were two of her favorite activities. She also enjoyed sitting on the front porch with her husband of 60 years, waving at everyone who passed by.

Mrs. Holley departed this life on May 14, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 82 Years, 3 Months, 21 Days. She is survived by her husband Emmett Washington Holley, Jr. of Selmer, TN; two daughters, Cindy Sharrett and husband David of Selmer, TN and Christy Monroe and husband Billy of Adamsville, TN; two granddaughters, Kelsey Duft of Jonesboro, AR and Victoria Monroe of Adamsville, TN; two grandsons, Brandon Duft and wife Krupa of Weiner, AR and Chris Duft of Jonesboro, AR; a brother, Bill Harris and wife Brenda of Selmer, TN; and other great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Holley was preceded in death by a son, William Emmett "Jabo" Holley; a sister, Ruth Neal Harris; and three brothers: E. G. Harris, Jimmy Dale Harris, and George Paul Harris.
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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Monday, May 17, 2021

9:30 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Service

Monday, May 17, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Cemetery

Gravel Hill Cemetery

86 Tom Baker Rd, Eastview, TN

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