of Benton, AR
November 13, 1947 - January 1, 2025
Kathy Holt, 77, of North Little Rock, passed peacefully in the early morning hour of the New Year 2025 while residing at the Southern Charm Senior Living home in Benton, Arkansas. She was born in Austin, Texas on November 13, 1947 to Wardell and Jimmie Wash.
She was retired from the Arkansas Division of Legislative Audit after 34 years. She was a creative mind and very crafty. Her hobby was being involved in a card maker club and loved to design and create personal cards for family and friends during the holidays and special occasions. She once served on a local Hot Air Balloon crew and loved participating and attending the balloon events. She enjoyed going on travel excursions with friends but most of all cherished the final years with her mother of 98 years until she passed in 2020.
Her love for the outdoors, animals, birds and scenery God provided was a staple of her thoughts, pictures and artwork. She was an avid fan of the Texas Longhorn Teams and enjoyed visiting the new Longhorn babies on her sons ranch. Over the years she attended Fellowship North and Park Hill Baptist Church. She loved her son and daughter deeply and provided, sacrificed, supported and comforted them until her last day.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her sister, Pat King of Shirestown, Pennsylvania; her son, Jeff Holt (Caesi) of Bryant, Arkansas; A daughter, Allison Blessing (Michael) of Vilonia, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Nikki Faye Blessing, Jaxon Ward Holt, Carlee Grace Holt and John Ryder Holt.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 2:00PM in the chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Rd, Benton, Arkansas 72015.
Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time at the funeral home.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 15013150700.
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11 Condolence(s)
Pamela Proffitt
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
I love my Aunt Kathy with all my heart and soul. She will be missed deeply,I know she is with God now Aunt Kathy may my Mansion be next To yours in heaven.
Judy Artz Pittsford
Monday, January 13, 2025
I went to high school with Kathy. She was a sweet positive spirit who was always smiling. I remember her with many memories. Prayers for her family.
Robbie Balentine
Monday, January 13, 2025
Kathy was a wonder friend and I have missed being with her for the past few years since our retirement.
We shared many years of working together and I miss her great homemade treats she shared and her quick wit
Lynn Hawking
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Kathy, I loved your handmade cards and our talks. I loved hearing about the kids and recently your love of the cows Jeff was acquiring. You were a special friend and you will be missed.
Sherril Bowling
Saturday, January 11, 2025
I worked with Kathy at Legislative Audit and I enjoyed working with her and knowing her so much. She was a wonderful person and a lot of fun to be around. I have many good memories of her. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this loss.
Billy Eugene Sullivan
Friday, January 10, 2025
She was a great fellow employee and fun to visit with when I knew her.
Sharon McGehee
Thursday, January 9, 2025
God speed as you ride into that’ ‘beloved Texas sunset’ , dear friend! Good memories and prayers for the family! , Sharon
Paula Kinnard
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Shelly Armstrong
Thursday, January 9, 2025
I got to know Kathy at Fellowship Bible Church. She was a wonderful, fun, happy lady. She will be missed.
Michelle L Phelps
Thursday, January 9, 2025
I love you my beautiful sweet lady.... I will very much miss our football rivalry conversations and our shared love for crafts....
Pat Edwards