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Eleanor Davis Holt
Eleanor Davis HoltCrossEleanor Davis Holt, age 83, formerly of Edgewood Drive in Richwood, died Saturday morning, December 20, 2008 at Marion General Hospital.  She was born October 2, 1925 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Ora Lyle and Mildred (Barclay) Forgette and was raised as a foster child by the late Richard and Martha Snowden.

She was a current resident of Sterling House in Marion.  A devoted Christian, she was a dedicated member of the Rush Creek (Essex) United Methodist Church, serving in various offices over the years, including president of the United Methodist Women.  She was also a member of the Carpe Diem Club; Past Worthy Matron of the former Mt. Carmel Chapter 42 OES; Richwood Civic Center; Kings Daughters; 4-H Advisor; and the former Jackson Grange.  She was a 1943 graduate of Richwood High School.  Although a homemaker at heart, she had worked for North Union Schools as a bus driver and at the Smith Clinic, Marion for Dr. Hobe.  Eleanor loved Gospel music, reading and gardening, especially her rose garden.  She also enjoyed travelling and doing home projects.

On May 16, 1943, she married T. Blake Davis in the Methodist parsonage in Green Camp, and he died April 20, 1974.  She married Dwight S. Holt on August 30, 1975 in the Essex United Methodist Church, and he died March 31, 1998.

She is survived by two daughters, Miriam E. Hines, Richwood; Sandra B. (Kenneth) Politowicz; a son, Dr. Sheldon W. (Brenda) Davis, Tyler, Texas; four stepchildren, Eleanor Smith, Columbus; Emily (Norman) Hobson, Columbus; Edwin (Linda) Holt, Hoboken, New Jersey; Eldonna (Ernest) McKinnis, Edison; 5 grandchildren, 15 step-grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, numerous step-great-grandchildren; and special friend and care-giver, Betty McNickle, Richwood.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Forgette; and a son-in-law, Richard Hines.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the Rush Creek United Methodist Church with Pastor Michele Holloway officiating.  Burial will follow in Price Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4 to 8 PM on Tuesday in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Rush Creek United Methodist Church, 32697 St. Rt. 37, Richwood, OH  43344.

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com


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#1 from: Peggy (Bevis) Jamison
Richwood, Ohio
Sat, Dec 20, 2008 at 10:28 PM

Miriam, Sandy, and Shelly,
What a shock when I heard your Mom had passed. She has always held a special place in my heart, since she was there when I was born. I will truely miss this precious lady. I will keep you all in prayer.
In Christ's Love, Peggy Jamison



#2 from: Mike Fleming
Weshley Chapel FLorida
Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 8:23 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



#3 from: Deborah Blowers
Marion, OH
Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 1:29 PM

It was my privilege as a nurse at Sterling House of Marion, to care for Eleanor. She was one of the most cheerful people I have ever cared for. She will be greatly missed. My love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of great loss.
Deborah Blowers LPN



#4 from: Becky Jacobs Rynders
Abilene, TX
Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 4:53 PM

Famly of Eleanor,
Your Mother was a special lady. My prayers are with you.
Becky Jacobs Rynders
formerly of York Center



#5 from: June Boyd
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 5:00 PM

Miriam, Sandi, and Sheldon:

We all can hear your mother singing with the heavenly choir of angels.  May God chase away the darkness and illuminate your way giving you comfort and strength at this difficult time.  I share your loss and regret that I cannot be there with you.  I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.    
                       Love, June



#6 from: Pauline Oehler
20014 N. Trading Post, Sun City West, AZ  85375
Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 8:56 PM

I WAS SADDENED TO READ THAT YOU LOST YOUR MOTHER. I WORKED WITH ELEANOR AT THE SMITH CLINIC FOR MANY YEARS BUT HAD KNOWN HER PRIOR TO THOSE DAYS. SHE WAS ALWAYS HAPPY AND WAS A DELIGHT TO WORK WITH. I LIVED IN PROSPECT AND WOULD DROP BY HER HOUSE OUT IN THE COUNTRY AND IT WAS EVIDENT HOW MUCH SHE LOVED HER YARD. I KNOW YOU WILL MISS HER AND I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF YOU. SHE WAS VERY PROUD OF YOU.
POLLY OEHLER

MIRIAM
PEGGY AND TOM KNICKEL WISH TO EXPRESS THEIR SMYPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER



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#8 from: Evelyn Wells Family
Palestine, WV
Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 8:42 AM

Eleanor was a friend with whom we shared many sunny days in FL. We especially enjoyed the board and card games of an evening. She also made several visits to WV which we all had a good time.
We share our sympathies with her family through this message since Evelyn is not well enough to travel to Richwood.



#9 from: Kevin & Shauna Chapman Family
Richwood, Oh.
Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 11:23 AM

We were shocked when we heard the news.  The loss of a loved one is never easy, Eleanor was a wonderful person and we will all miss her.  If you need anything from us, please don't hesitate to stop by or call.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!  

Love, Kevin & Shauna



#10 from: PAUL (GENE) & JOANNE TEVIS
LAKE WALES, FL(MARION, OH)
Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 7:55 PM

TO MARIAM AMD FAMILY
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOM'S DEATH.  WE REALLY ENJOYED HER WHEN SHE AND BETTY STOPPED IN TO SEE US WHEN THEY WERE IN FLORIDA AND WE HAD A GOOD EVENING OF EUCHRE.  YOU HAVE OUR SYMPATHY.

PAUL(GENE) AND JOANNE TEVIS



#11 from: Pat
Richwood Ohio
Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 9:57 PM

Eleanor was one of the Sweetest Women I had met.I was Honored to be a part of her lfe as one of her Caregivers/Friend~
Makayla And I will miss her ~

~This Is For You Eleanor~

I heard your voice in the wind today
and I turned to see your face;
The warmth of the wind caressed me
as I stood silently in place.


I felt your touch in the sun today
as its warmth filled the sky;
I closed my eyes for your embrace
and my spirit soared high.


I saw your eyes in the window pane
as I watched the falling rain;
It seemed as each raindrop fell
it quietly said your name.


I held you close in my heart today
it made me feel complete;
You may have died...but you are not gone
you will always be a part of me.


As long as the sun shines...
the wind blows...
the rain falls...
You will live on inside of me forever
for that is all my heart knows.

~Pat~




#12 from: Matt and Kerri Smith
Grand Rapids Michigan
Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 8:12 PM

I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Eleanor passing away. I know she would of loved to meet her new great-great nephew. I always knew that she was the reason that I got accepted to Michigan State because of her help with my application essay. I will never forget her! Matt and I were trying to get down to see you but the weather was not cooperating with us. You are in our thoughts and prayers. She is now up in heaven with Grandpa Forgette looking down on us and smiling!



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