Christine Holt

CHRISTINE STRICKLIN HOLT Christine Stricklin Holt, born March 13, 1921, peacefully departed this life on Monday, September 7, 2009, at the Savannah Health Care Nursing Home. Mrs. Holt was a long-time resident of Savannah, Tennessee, and worked as a sales clerk at Sherman's Department Store and the Cotton Patch for 30 years. She was a devout Christian and a member of the Savannah Church of Christ. Mrs. Holt is survived by: son Jerry Holt (Kathleen) of Monroeville, Alabama; son Marion Holt (Clara Ruth) of Savannah; and, a nephew Robert Earl Walker of Savannah, whom she referred to as her "thirdson." She also leaves 11 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson, sister Willie Mae McGee (Floyd) of Florence, Alabama, brother George W. Stricklin (Katie) of Nashville, Tennessee and several nieces and nephews and their children. Christine was united in marriage to James Jackson Holt on August 24, 1941. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents Arthur O. and Lessie Sherrill Stricklin; sister Mabel Stricklin Walker; daughter-in-law Brenda Johnson Holt; and, granddaughter Stacy Holt. The family wishes to express special thanks to Savannah Health Care for their kindness and care for almost five years.